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How far is Cotonou from São Paulo?

The distance between São Paulo (São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport) and Cotonou (Cadjehoun Airport) is 3883 miles / 6249 kilometers / 3374 nautical miles.

São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport – Cadjehoun Airport

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Distance from São Paulo to Cotonou

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3882.800 miles
  • 6248.761 kilometers
  • 3374.061 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
  • 3884.883 miles
  • 6252.114 kilometers
  • 3375.871 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 São Paulo to Cotonou?

The estimated flight time from São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport to Cadjehoun Airport is 7 hours and 51 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) and Cadjehoun Airport (COO)

On average, flying from São Paulo to Cotonou generates about 442 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 442 kilograms equals 974 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from São Paulo to Cotonou

See the map of the shortest flight path between São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) and Cadjehoun Airport (COO).

Airport information

Origin São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport
City: São Paulo
Country: Brazil Flag of Brazil
IATA Code: GRU
ICAO Code: SBGR
Coordinates: 23°26′8″S, 46°28′23″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