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How far is Cotonou from Windhoek?

The distance between Windhoek (Hosea Kutako International Airport) and Cotonou (Cadjehoun Airport) is 2230 miles / 3589 kilometers / 1938 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Windhoek (WDH) to Cotonou (COO) is 3519 miles / 5663 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 81 hours 13 minutes.

Hosea Kutako International Airport – Cadjehoun Airport

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2230
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3589
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1938
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Distance from Windhoek to Cotonou

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2229.907 miles
  • 3588.687 kilometers
  • 1937.736 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
  • 2238.517 miles
  • 3602.543 kilometers
  • 1945.218 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 Windhoek to Cotonou?

The estimated flight time from Hosea Kutako International Airport to Cadjehoun Airport is 4 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) and Cadjehoun Airport (COO)

On average, flying from Windhoek to Cotonou generates about 244 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 244 kilograms equals 538 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Windhoek to Cotonou

See the map of the shortest flight path between Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) and Cadjehoun Airport (COO).

Airport information

Origin Hosea Kutako International Airport
City: Windhoek
Country: Namibia Flag of Namibia
IATA Code: WDH
ICAO Code: FYWH
Coordinates: 22°28′47″S, 17°28′15″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