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How far is Cotonou from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) and Cotonou (Cadjehoun Airport) is 5378 miles / 8655 kilometers / 4673 nautical miles.

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport – Cadjehoun Airport

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Distance from Washington D.C. to Cotonou

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5378.141 miles
  • 8655.279 kilometers
  • 4673.477 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
  • 5374.587 miles
  • 8649.560 kilometers
  • 4670.389 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 Washington D.C. to Cotonou?

The estimated flight time from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Cadjehoun Airport is 10 hours and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Cadjehoun Airport (COO)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Cotonou generates about 633 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 633 kilograms equals 1 396 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Washington D.C. to Cotonou

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Cadjehoun Airport (COO).

Airport information

Origin Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
City: Washington D.C.
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DCA
ICAO Code: KDCA
Coordinates: 38°51′7″N, 77°2′15″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