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How far is Cotonou from Walvis Bay?

The distance between Walvis Bay (Walvis Bay Airport) and Cotonou (Cadjehoun Airport) is 2180 miles / 3509 kilometers / 1895 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Walvis Bay (WVB) to Cotonou (COO) is 3683 miles / 5928 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 82 hours 40 minutes.

Walvis Bay Airport – Cadjehoun Airport

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2180
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3509
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1895
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Distance from Walvis Bay to Cotonou

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2180.431 miles
  • 3509.064 kilometers
  • 1894.743 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
  • 2189.729 miles
  • 3524.028 kilometers
  • 1902.823 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 Walvis Bay to Cotonou?

The estimated flight time from Walvis Bay Airport to Cadjehoun Airport is 4 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Walvis Bay Airport (WVB) and Cadjehoun Airport (COO)

On average, flying from Walvis Bay to Cotonou generates about 238 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 238 kilograms equals 525 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Walvis Bay to Cotonou

See the map of the shortest flight path between Walvis Bay Airport (WVB) and Cadjehoun Airport (COO).

Airport information

Origin Walvis Bay Airport
City: Walvis Bay
Country: Namibia Flag of Namibia
IATA Code: WVB
ICAO Code: FYWB
Coordinates: 22°58′47″S, 14°38′43″E
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