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How far is Cotonou from Frankfurt?

The distance between Frankfurt (Frankfurt Airport) and Cotonou (Cadjehoun Airport) is 3029 miles / 4875 kilometers / 2632 nautical miles.

Frankfurt Airport – Cadjehoun Airport

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Distance from Frankfurt to Cotonou

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3029.152 miles
  • 4874.947 kilometers
  • 2632.261 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
  • 3038.321 miles
  • 4889.704 kilometers
  • 2640.229 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 Frankfurt to Cotonou?

The estimated flight time from Frankfurt Airport to Cadjehoun Airport is 6 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Cadjehoun Airport (COO)

On average, flying from Frankfurt to Cotonou generates about 338 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 338 kilograms equals 745 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Frankfurt to Cotonou

See the map of the shortest flight path between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Cadjehoun Airport (COO).

Airport information

Origin Frankfurt Airport
City: Frankfurt
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: FRA
ICAO Code: EDDF
Coordinates: 50°1′35″N, 8°32′35″E
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