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How far is Cotonou from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Cotonou (Cadjehoun Airport) is 5401 miles / 8692 kilometers / 4693 nautical miles.

Washington Dulles International 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)
  • 5400.828 miles
  • 8691.790 kilometers
  • 4693.191 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
  • 5397.233 miles
  • 8686.004 kilometers
  • 4690.067 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 Washington Dulles International Airport to Cadjehoun Airport is 10 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Cadjehoun Airport (COO)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Cotonou generates about 636 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 636 kilograms equals 1 403 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 Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Cadjehoun Airport (COO).

Airport information

Origin Washington Dulles International Airport
City: Washington D.C.
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAD
ICAO Code: KIAD
Coordinates: 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″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