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How far is Cotonou from New Orleans, LA?

The distance between New Orleans (Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport) and Cotonou (Cadjehoun Airport) is 6163 miles / 9918 kilometers / 5355 nautical miles.

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport – Cadjehoun Airport

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Distance from New Orleans to Cotonou

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6162.698 miles
  • 9917.901 kilometers
  • 5355.238 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
  • 6156.370 miles
  • 9907.717 kilometers
  • 5349.739 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 Orleans to Cotonou?

The estimated flight time from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Cadjehoun Airport is 12 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and Cadjehoun Airport (COO)

On average, flying from New Orleans to Cotonou generates about 739 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 739 kilograms equals 1 629 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from New Orleans to Cotonou

See the map of the shortest flight path between Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and Cadjehoun Airport (COO).

Airport information

Origin Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
City: New Orleans, LA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MSY
ICAO Code: KMSY
Coordinates: 29°59′36″N, 90°15′28″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