How far is Cotonou from London?
The distance between London (London Gatwick Airport) and Cotonou (Cadjehoun Airport) is 3089 miles / 4971 kilometers / 2684 nautical miles.
London Gatwick Airport – Cadjehoun Airport
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Distance from London to Cotonou
There are several ways to calculate the distance from London to Cotonou. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3089.032 miles
- 4971.314 kilometers
- 2684.295 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- 3098.289 miles
- 4986.213 kilometers
- 2692.340 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 London to Cotonou?
The estimated flight time from London Gatwick Airport to Cadjehoun Airport is 6 hours and 20 minutes.
What is the time difference between London and Cotonou?
The time difference between London and Cotonou is 1 hour. Cotonou is 1 hour ahead of London.
Flight carbon footprint between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Cadjehoun Airport (COO)
On average, flying from London to Cotonou generates about 345 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 345 kilograms equals 760 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from London to Cotonou
See the map of the shortest flight path between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Cadjehoun Airport (COO).
Airport information
| Origin | London Gatwick Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | London |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | LGW |
| ICAO Code: | EGKK |
| Coordinates: | 51°8′53″N, 0°11′25″W |
| Destination | Cadjehoun Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cotonou |
| Country: | Benin  |
| IATA Code: | COO |
| ICAO Code: | DBBB |
| Coordinates: | 6°21′26″N, 2°23′3″E |