How far is Cotonou from Nairobi?
The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Cotonou (Cadjehoun Airport) is 2443 miles / 3931 kilometers / 2123 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Nairobi (NBO) to Cotonou (COO) is 3425 miles / 5512 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 89 hours 19 minutes.
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Cadjehoun Airport
Search flights
Distance from Nairobi to Cotonou
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Nairobi to Cotonou. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2442.855 miles
- 3931.394 kilometers
- 2122.783 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- 2440.864 miles
- 3928.189 kilometers
- 2121.053 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 Nairobi to Cotonou?
The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Cadjehoun Airport is 5 hours and 7 minutes.
What is the time difference between Nairobi and Cotonou?
The time difference between Nairobi and Cotonou is 2 hours. Cotonou is 2 hours behind Nairobi.
Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Cadjehoun Airport (COO)
On average, flying from Nairobi to Cotonou generates about 269 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 269 kilograms equals 592 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Nairobi to Cotonou
See the map of the shortest flight path between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Cadjehoun Airport (COO).
Airport information
| Origin | Jomo Kenyatta International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nairobi |
| Country: | Kenya  |
| IATA Code: | NBO |
| ICAO Code: | HKJK |
| Coordinates: | 1°19′9″S, 36°55′40″E |
| Destination | Cadjehoun Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cotonou |
| Country: | Benin  |
| IATA Code: | COO |
| ICAO Code: | DBBB |
| Coordinates: | 6°21′26″N, 2°23′3″E |