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How far is Axum from Cotonou?

The distance between Cotonou (Cadjehoun Airport) and Axum (Axum Airport) is 2531 miles / 4073 kilometers / 2199 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Cotonou (COO) to Axum (AXU) is 3414 miles / 5494 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 76 hours 46 minutes.

Cadjehoun Airport – Axum Airport

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Distance from Cotonou to Axum

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2530.892 miles
  • 4073.076 kilometers
  • 2199.285 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
  • 2528.524 miles
  • 4069.264 kilometers
  • 2197.227 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 Cotonou to Axum?

The estimated flight time from Cadjehoun Airport to Axum Airport is 5 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cadjehoun Airport (COO) and Axum Airport (AXU)

On average, flying from Cotonou to Axum generates about 279 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 279 kilograms equals 615 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Cotonou to Axum

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cadjehoun Airport (COO) and Axum Airport (AXU).

Airport information

Origin Cadjehoun Airport
City: Cotonou
Country: Benin Flag of Benin
IATA Code: COO
ICAO Code: DBBB
Coordinates: 6°21′26″N, 2°23′3″E
Destination Axum Airport
City: Axum
Country: Ethiopia Flag of Ethiopia
IATA Code: AXU
ICAO Code: HAAX
Coordinates: 14°8′48″N, 38°46′22″E