How far is Cotonou from Nouakchott?
The distance between Nouakchott (Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport) and Cotonou (Cadjehoun Airport) is 1486 miles / 2391 kilometers / 1291 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Nouakchott (NKC) to Cotonou (COO) is 2105 miles / 3387 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 39 minutes.
Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport – Cadjehoun Airport
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Distance from Nouakchott to Cotonou
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Nouakchott to Cotonou. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1485.549 miles
- 2390.760 kilometers
- 1290.907 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- 1486.563 miles
- 2392.391 kilometers
- 1291.788 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 Nouakchott to Cotonou?
The estimated flight time from Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport to Cadjehoun Airport is 3 hours and 18 minutes.
What is the time difference between Nouakchott and Cotonou?
The time difference between Nouakchott and Cotonou is 1 hour. Cotonou is 1 hour ahead of Nouakchott.
Flight carbon footprint between Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) and Cadjehoun Airport (COO)
On average, flying from Nouakchott to Cotonou generates about 179 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 179 kilograms equals 394 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Nouakchott to Cotonou
See the map of the shortest flight path between Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) and Cadjehoun Airport (COO).
Airport information
| Origin | Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nouakchott |
| Country: | Mauritania  |
| IATA Code: | NKC |
| ICAO Code: | GQNO |
| Coordinates: | 18°18′36″N, 15°58′10″W |
| Destination | Cadjehoun Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cotonou |
| Country: | Benin  |
| IATA Code: | COO |
| ICAO Code: | DBBB |
| Coordinates: | 6°21′26″N, 2°23′3″E |