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How far is Cotonou from Johannesburg?

The distance between Johannesburg (Lanseria International Airport) and Cotonou (Cadjehoun Airport) is 2806 miles / 4515 kilometers / 2438 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Johannesburg (HLA) to Cotonou (COO) is 4221 miles / 6793 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 95 hours 6 minutes.

Lanseria International Airport – Cadjehoun Airport

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Distance from Johannesburg to Cotonou

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2805.596 miles
  • 4515.170 kilometers
  • 2437.997 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
  • 2813.171 miles
  • 4527.360 kilometers
  • 2444.579 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 Johannesburg to Cotonou?

The estimated flight time from Lanseria International Airport to Cadjehoun Airport is 5 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lanseria International Airport (HLA) and Cadjehoun Airport (COO)

On average, flying from Johannesburg to Cotonou generates about 311 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 311 kilograms equals 686 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Johannesburg to Cotonou

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

Airport information

Origin Lanseria International Airport
City: Johannesburg
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: HLA
ICAO Code: FALA
Coordinates: 25°56′18″S, 27°55′33″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