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How far is Cotonou from Timbuktu?

The distance between Timbuktu (Timbuktu Airport) and Cotonou (Cadjehoun Airport) is 801 miles / 1289 kilometers / 696 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Timbuktu (TOM) to Cotonou (COO) is 1471 miles / 2367 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 16 minutes.

Timbuktu Airport – Cadjehoun Airport

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Distance from Timbuktu to Cotonou

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 800.976 miles
  • 1289.046 kilometers
  • 696.029 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
  • 804.061 miles
  • 1294.010 kilometers
  • 698.710 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 Timbuktu to Cotonou?

The estimated flight time from Timbuktu Airport to Cadjehoun Airport is 2 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Timbuktu Airport (TOM) and Cadjehoun Airport (COO)

On average, flying from Timbuktu to Cotonou generates about 135 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 135 kilograms equals 297 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Timbuktu to Cotonou

See the map of the shortest flight path between Timbuktu Airport (TOM) and Cadjehoun Airport (COO).

Airport information

Origin Timbuktu Airport
City: Timbuktu
Country: Mali Flag of Mali
IATA Code: TOM
ICAO Code: GATB
Coordinates: 16°43′49″N, 3°0′27″W
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