Distance from Benin City to Onitsha
How far is it from Benin City to Onitsha? About 81 mi in a straight line and 105 mi by road. Driving time, flight time, midpoint and route details.
Benin City and Onitsha are about 81 mi (130 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 105 mi (169 km), a drive of about 1 hr 53 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 39 min.
| Straight-line distance | 81 mi / 130 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 105 mi / 169 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 1 hr 53 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 39 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $13 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 6.244, 6.206 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Benin City to Onitsha is about 81 mi (130 km) in a straight line, and roughly 105 mi (169 km) by road.