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How far is Cotonou from Birmingham, AL?

The distance between Birmingham (Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport) and Cotonou (Cadjehoun Airport) is 5932 miles / 9547 kilometers / 5155 nautical miles.

Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport – Cadjehoun Airport

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Distance from Birmingham to Cotonou

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5932.004 miles
  • 9546.635 kilometers
  • 5154.770 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
  • 5926.475 miles
  • 9537.736 kilometers
  • 5149.966 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 Birmingham to Cotonou?

The estimated flight time from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Cadjehoun Airport is 11 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Cadjehoun Airport (COO)

On average, flying from Birmingham to Cotonou generates about 707 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 707 kilograms equals 1 560 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Birmingham to Cotonou

See the map of the shortest flight path between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Cadjehoun Airport (COO).

Airport information

Origin Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport
City: Birmingham, AL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BHM
ICAO Code: KBHM
Coordinates: 33°33′46″N, 86°45′12″W
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