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How far is Cotonou from Galway?

The distance between Galway (Galway Airport) and Cotonou (Cadjehoun Airport) is 3297 miles / 5306 kilometers / 2865 nautical miles.

Galway Airport – Cadjehoun Airport

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Distance from Galway to Cotonou

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3296.898 miles
  • 5305.842 kilometers
  • 2864.926 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
  • 3305.664 miles
  • 5319.950 kilometers
  • 2872.543 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 Galway to Cotonou?

The estimated flight time from Galway Airport to Cadjehoun Airport is 6 hours and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Galway Airport (GWY) and Cadjehoun Airport (COO)

On average, flying from Galway to Cotonou generates about 370 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 370 kilograms equals 816 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Galway to Cotonou

See the map of the shortest flight path between Galway Airport (GWY) and Cadjehoun Airport (COO).

Airport information

Origin Galway Airport
City: Galway
Country: Ireland Flag of Ireland
IATA Code: GWY
ICAO Code: EICM
Coordinates: 53°18′0″N, 8°56′29″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