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How far is Cotonou from New York, NY?

The distance between New York (New York John F. Kennedy International Airport) and Cotonou (Cadjehoun Airport) is 5211 miles / 8386 kilometers / 4528 nautical miles.

New York John F. Kennedy International Airport – Cadjehoun Airport

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Distance from New York to Cotonou

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5210.782 miles
  • 8385.940 kilometers
  • 4528.046 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
  • 5207.976 miles
  • 8381.424 kilometers
  • 4525.607 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 New York to Cotonou?

The estimated flight time from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport to Cadjehoun Airport is 10 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Cadjehoun Airport (COO)

On average, flying from New York to Cotonou generates about 611 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 611 kilograms equals 1 348 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from New York to Cotonou

See the map of the shortest flight path between New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Cadjehoun Airport (COO).

Airport information

Origin New York John F. Kennedy International Airport
City: New York, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: JFK
ICAO Code: KJFK
Coordinates: 40°38′23″N, 73°46′44″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