How far is Cotonou from Kigali?

The distance between Kigali (Kigali International Airport) and Cotonou (Cadjehoun Airport) is 2000 miles / 3219 kilometers / 1738 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kigali (KGL) to Cotonou (COO) is 2839 miles / 4569 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 74 hours 29 minutes.

Distance from Kigali to Cotonou

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 2000.274 miles
• 3219.130 kilometers
• 1738.191 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

• 1999.119 miles
• 3217.270 kilometers
• 1737.187 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 Kigali to Cotonou?

The estimated flight time from Kigali International Airport to Cadjehoun Airport is 4 hours and 17 minutes.

What is the time difference between Kigali and Cotonou?

The time difference between Kigali and Cotonou is 1 hour. Cotonou is 1 hour behind Kigali.

Flight carbon footprint between Kigali International Airport (KGL) and Cadjehoun Airport (COO)

On average, flying from Kigali to Cotonou generates about 218 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 218 kilograms equals 480 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kigali to Cotonou

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

Airport information

Origin	Kigali International Airport
City:	Kigali
Country:	Rwanda
IATA Code:	KGL
ICAO Code:	HRYR
Coordinates:	1°58′7″S, 30°8′22″E

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