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How far is Massawa from Cotonou?

The distance between Cotonou (Cadjehoun Airport) and Massawa (Massawa International Airport) is 2587 miles / 4164 kilometers / 2248 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Cotonou (COO) to Massawa (MSW) is 3421 miles / 5506 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 76 hours 29 minutes.

Cadjehoun Airport – Massawa International Airport

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2587
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4164
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2248
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Distance from Cotonou to Massawa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2587.201 miles
  • 4163.696 kilometers
  • 2248.216 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
  • 2585.006 miles
  • 4160.164 kilometers
  • 2246.309 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 Massawa?

The estimated flight time from Cadjehoun Airport to Massawa International Airport is 5 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cadjehoun Airport (COO) and Massawa International Airport (MSW)

On average, flying from Cotonou to Massawa generates about 285 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 285 kilograms equals 629 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 Massawa

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

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 Massawa International Airport
City: Massawa
Country: Eritrea Flag of Eritrea
IATA Code: MSW
ICAO Code: HHMS
Coordinates: 15°40′12″N, 39°22′12″E