How far is Cotonou from Dakar?
The distance between Dakar (Blaise Diagne International Airport) and Cotonou (Cadjehoun Airport) is 1440 miles / 2318 kilometers / 1251 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Dakar (DSS) to Cotonou (COO) is 1938 miles / 3119 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 40 hours 43 minutes.
Blaise Diagne International Airport – Cadjehoun Airport
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Distance from Dakar to Cotonou
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Dakar to Cotonou. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1440.147 miles
- 2317.693 kilometers
- 1251.454 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- 1439.847 miles
- 2317.209 kilometers
- 1251.193 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 Dakar to Cotonou?
The estimated flight time from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Cadjehoun Airport is 3 hours and 13 minutes.
What is the time difference between Dakar and Cotonou?
The time difference between Dakar and Cotonou is 1 hour. Cotonou is 1 hour ahead of Dakar.
Flight carbon footprint between Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) and Cadjehoun Airport (COO)
On average, flying from Dakar to Cotonou generates about 176 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 176 kilograms equals 387 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Dakar to Cotonou
See the map of the shortest flight path between Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) and Cadjehoun Airport (COO).
Airport information
| Origin | Blaise Diagne International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Dakar |
| Country: | Senegal  |
| IATA Code: | DSS |
| ICAO Code: | GOBD |
| Coordinates: | 14°40′12″N, 17°4′23″W |
| Destination | Cadjehoun Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cotonou |
| Country: | Benin  |
| IATA Code: | COO |
| ICAO Code: | DBBB |
| Coordinates: | 6°21′26″N, 2°23′3″E |