How far is Cotonou from Gao?

The distance between Gao (Gao International Airport) and Cotonou (Cadjehoun Airport) is 699 miles / 1125 kilometers / 607 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Gao (GAQ) to Cotonou (COO) is 941 miles / 1515 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 17 minutes.

Distance from Gao to Cotonou

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 698.887 miles
• 1124.749 kilometers
• 607.316 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

• 702.282 miles
• 1130.213 kilometers
• 610.266 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 Gao to Cotonou?

The estimated flight time from Gao International Airport to Cadjehoun Airport is 1 hour and 49 minutes.

What is the time difference between Gao and Cotonou?

The time difference between Gao and Cotonou is 1 hour. Cotonou is 1 hour ahead of Gao.

Flight carbon footprint between Gao International Airport (GAQ) and Cadjehoun Airport (COO)

On average, flying from Gao to Cotonou generates about 124 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 124 kilograms equals 274 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Gao to Cotonou

See the map of the shortest flight path between Gao International Airport (GAQ) and Cadjehoun Airport (COO).

Airport information

Origin	Gao International Airport
City:	Gao
Country:	Mali
IATA Code:	GAQ
ICAO Code:	GAGO
Coordinates:	16°14′54″N, 0°0′19″W

Destination	Cadjehoun Airport
City:	Cotonou
Country:	Benin
IATA Code:	COO
ICAO Code:	DBBB
Coordinates:	6°21′26″N, 2°23′3″E