How far is Cotonou from Dakar?
The distance between Dakar (Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport) and Cotonou (Cadjehoun Airport) is 1468 miles / 2362 kilometers / 1276 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Dakar (DKR) to Cotonou (COO) is 1973 miles / 3175 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 20 minutes.
Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport – Cadjehoun Airport
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Distance from Dakar to Cotonou
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Dakar to Cotonou. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1467.892 miles
- 2362.342 kilometers
- 1275.563 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.
Haversine formula- 1467.551 miles
- 2361.795 kilometers
- 1275.267 nautical miles
The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).
How long does it take to fly from Dakar to Cotonou?
The estimated flight time from Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport to Cadjehoun Airport is 3 hours and 16 minutes.
What is the time difference between Dakar and Cotonou?
The time difference between Dakar and Cotonou is 1 hour. Cotonou is 1 hour ahead of Dakar.
Flight carbon footprint between Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport (DKR) and Cadjehoun Airport (COO)
On average, flying from Dakar to Cotonou generates about 177 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 177 kilograms equals 391 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Dakar to Cotonou
See the map of the shortest flight path between Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport (DKR) and Cadjehoun Airport (COO).
Airport information
| Origin | Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Dakar |
| Country: | Senegal  |
| IATA Code: | DKR |
| ICAO Code: | GOOY |
| Coordinates: | 14°44′22″N, 17°29′24″W |
| Destination | Cadjehoun Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cotonou |
| Country: | Benin  |
| IATA Code: | COO |
| ICAO Code: | DBBB |
| Coordinates: | 6°21′26″N, 2°23′3″E |