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How far is Cotonou from Niamey?

The distance between Niamey (Diori Hamani International Airport) and Cotonou (Cadjehoun Airport) is 490 miles / 788 kilometers / 426 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Niamey (NIM) to Cotonou (COO) is 679 miles / 1092 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 42 minutes.

Diori Hamani International Airport – Cadjehoun Airport

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Distance from Niamey to Cotonou

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 489.835 miles
  • 788.312 kilometers
  • 425.655 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
  • 492.429 miles
  • 792.488 kilometers
  • 427.909 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 Niamey to Cotonou?

The estimated flight time from Diori Hamani International Airport to Cadjehoun Airport is 1 hour and 25 minutes.

What is the time difference between Niamey and Cotonou?

There is no time difference between Niamey and Cotonou.

Flight carbon footprint between Diori Hamani International Airport (NIM) and Cadjehoun Airport (COO)

On average, flying from Niamey to Cotonou generates about 97 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 97 kilograms equals 214 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Niamey to Cotonou

See the map of the shortest flight path between Diori Hamani International Airport (NIM) and Cadjehoun Airport (COO).

Airport information

Origin Diori Hamani International Airport
City: Niamey
Country: Niger Flag of Niger
IATA Code: NIM
ICAO Code: DRRN
Coordinates: 13°28′53″N, 2°11′0″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

Airlines flying from Niamey (NIM) to Cotonou (COO)

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