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How far is Kisumu from Cotonou?

The distance between Cotonou (Cadjehoun Airport) and Kisumu (Kisumu International Airport) is 2276 miles / 3663 kilometers / 1978 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Cotonou (COO) to Kisumu (KIS) is 3283 miles / 5284 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 84 hours 27 minutes.

Cadjehoun Airport – Kisumu International Airport

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1978
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Distance from Cotonou to Kisumu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2276.162 miles
  • 3663.127 kilometers
  • 1977.931 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
  • 2274.167 miles
  • 3659.916 kilometers
  • 1976.197 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 Cotonou to Kisumu?

The estimated flight time from Cadjehoun Airport to Kisumu International Airport is 4 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cadjehoun Airport (COO) and Kisumu International Airport (KIS)

On average, flying from Cotonou to Kisumu generates about 249 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 249 kilograms equals 549 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Cotonou to Kisumu

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

Airport information

Origin Cadjehoun Airport
City: Cotonou
Country: Benin Flag of Benin
IATA Code: COO
ICAO Code: DBBB
Coordinates: 6°21′26″N, 2°23′3″E
Destination Kisumu International Airport
City: Kisumu
Country: Kenya Flag of Kenya
IATA Code: KIS
ICAO Code: HKKI
Coordinates: 0°5′10″S, 34°43′44″E