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Distance from Luanda to Benin City

Straight line

1,879 km
1,167 mi · 1,014 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 2 h 51 min

Direction

NNW 333°
initial bearing

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How far is Luanda from Benin City?

Luanda (Angola) and Benin City (Nigeria) are quite far apart: 1,879 km in a straight line, that is 1,167 miles or 1,014 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Luanda, Benin City lies to the north-west (initial bearing 333°). The route crosses from Angola into Nigeria. The halfway point is at -1.2521°, 9.4190°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 51 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Luanda from Benin City?

The straight-line distance between Luanda and Benin City is 1,879 km (1,167 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Benin City from Luanda?

Benin City is to the north-west of Luanda, at an initial bearing of 333°.

How long is the flight from Luanda to Benin City?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 51 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.