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How far is Cotonou from Accra?

The distance between Accra (Kotoka International Airport) and Cotonou (Cadjehoun Airport) is 183 miles / 294 kilometers / 159 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Accra (ACC) to Cotonou (COO) is 211 miles / 339 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 4 hours 42 minutes.

Kotoka International Airport – Cadjehoun Airport

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Distance from Accra to Cotonou

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Accra to Cotonou. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 182.958 miles
  • 294.442 kilometers
  • 158.986 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
  • 182.844 miles
  • 294.259 kilometers
  • 158.887 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 Accra to Cotonou?

The estimated flight time from Kotoka International Airport to Cadjehoun Airport is 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kotoka International Airport (ACC) and Cadjehoun Airport (COO)

On average, flying from Accra to Cotonou generates about 52 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 52 kilograms equals 115 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Accra to Cotonou

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kotoka International Airport (ACC) and Cadjehoun Airport (COO).

Airport information

Origin Kotoka International Airport
City: Accra
Country: Ghana Flag of Ghana
IATA Code: ACC
ICAO Code: DGAA
Coordinates: 5°36′18″N, 0°10′0″W
Destination Cadjehoun Airport
City: Cotonou
Country: Benin Flag of Benin
IATA Code: COO
ICAO Code: DBBB
Coordinates: 6°21′26″N, 2°23′3″E