How far is Cotonou from Cape Town?
The distance between Cape Town (Cape Town International Airport) and Cotonou (Cadjehoun Airport) is 2969 miles / 4779 kilometers / 2580 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Cape Town (CPT) to Cotonou (COO) is 4411 miles / 7099 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 97 hours 25 minutes.
Cape Town International Airport – Cadjehoun Airport
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Distance from Cape Town to Cotonou
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cape Town to Cotonou. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2969.476 miles
- 4778.909 kilometers
- 2580.404 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- 2981.063 miles
- 4797.555 kilometers
- 2590.473 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 Cape Town to Cotonou?
The estimated flight time from Cape Town International Airport to Cadjehoun Airport is 6 hours and 7 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cape Town and Cotonou?
The time difference between Cape Town and Cotonou is 1 hour. Cotonou is 1 hour behind Cape Town.
Flight carbon footprint between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Cadjehoun Airport (COO)
On average, flying from Cape Town to Cotonou generates about 331 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 331 kilograms equals 729 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Cape Town to Cotonou
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Cadjehoun Airport (COO).
Airport information
| Origin | Cape Town International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cape Town |
| Country: | South Africa  |
| IATA Code: | CPT |
| ICAO Code: | FACT |
| Coordinates: | 33°57′53″S, 18°36′6″E |
| Destination | Cadjehoun Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cotonou |
| Country: | Benin  |
| IATA Code: | COO |
| ICAO Code: | DBBB |
| Coordinates: | 6°21′26″N, 2°23′3″E |