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How far is Nairobi from Cotonou?

The distance between Cotonou (Cadjehoun Airport) and Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) is 2443 miles / 3931 kilometers / 2123 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Cotonou (COO) to Nairobi (NBO) is 3426 miles / 5513 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 89 hours 22 minutes.

Cadjehoun Airport – Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

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Distance from Cotonou to Nairobi

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2442.855 miles
  • 3931.394 kilometers
  • 2122.783 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
  • 2440.864 miles
  • 3928.189 kilometers
  • 2121.053 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 Nairobi?

The estimated flight time from Cadjehoun Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is 5 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cadjehoun Airport (COO) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)

On average, flying from Cotonou to Nairobi generates about 269 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 269 kilograms equals 592 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 Nairobi

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cadjehoun Airport (COO) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO).

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 Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
City: Nairobi
Country: Kenya Flag of Kenya
IATA Code: NBO
ICAO Code: HKJK
Coordinates: 1°19′9″S, 36°55′40″E

Airlines flying from Cotonou (COO) to Nairobi (NBO)

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