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Distance from Lima to Benin City

Straight line

9,369 km
5,822 mi · 5,059 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 12 h 13 min

Direction

E 82°
initial bearing

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How far is Lima from Benin City?

Lima (Peru) and Benin City (Nigeria) are very far apart: 9,369 km in a straight line, that is 5,822 miles or 5,059 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

There is no continuous road route between Lima and Benin City, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Lima, Benin City lies to the east (initial bearing 82°). The route crosses from Peru into Nigeria. The halfway point is at -3.7960°, -35.2951°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 13 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Lima from Benin City?

The straight-line distance between Lima and Benin City is 9,369 km (5,822 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Benin City from Lima?

Benin City is to the east of Lima, at an initial bearing of 82°.

How long is the flight from Lima to Benin City?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 13 min at an average cruising speed of 800 km/h.

How is the distance calculated?

The straight-line distance is computed on the WGS84 ellipsoid with the Vincenty formula, accurate to the metre. The road distance comes from OpenStreetMap roads.