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How far is Sharm el-Sheikh from Cotonou?

The distance between Cotonou (Cadjehoun Airport) and Sharm el-Sheikh (Sharm El Sheikh International Airport) is 2571 miles / 4138 kilometers / 2234 nautical miles.

Cadjehoun Airport – Sharm El Sheikh International Airport

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Distance from Cotonou to Sharm el-Sheikh

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cotonou to Sharm el-Sheikh. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2570.941 miles
  • 4137.528 kilometers
  • 2234.086 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
  • 2572.485 miles
  • 4140.013 kilometers
  • 2235.428 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 Sharm el-Sheikh?

The estimated flight time from Cadjehoun Airport to Sharm El Sheikh International Airport is 5 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cadjehoun Airport (COO) and Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH)

On average, flying from Cotonou to Sharm el-Sheikh generates about 283 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 283 kilograms equals 625 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cotonou to Sharm el-Sheikh

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cadjehoun Airport (COO) and Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH).

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 Sharm El Sheikh International Airport
City: Sharm el-Sheikh
Country: Egypt Flag of Egypt
IATA Code: SSH
ICAO Code: HESH
Coordinates: 27°58′38″N, 34°23′42″E