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How far is Cotonou from Zanzibar?

The distance between Zanzibar (Abeid Amani Karume International Airport) and Cotonou (Cadjehoun Airport) is 2686 miles / 4323 kilometers / 2334 nautical miles.

Abeid Amani Karume International Airport – Cadjehoun Airport

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Distance from Zanzibar to Cotonou

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2686.020 miles
  • 4322.731 kilometers
  • 2334.088 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
  • 2684.853 miles
  • 4320.852 kilometers
  • 2333.073 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 Zanzibar to Cotonou?

The estimated flight time from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport to Cadjehoun Airport is 5 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) and Cadjehoun Airport (COO)

On average, flying from Zanzibar to Cotonou generates about 297 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 297 kilograms equals 655 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Zanzibar to Cotonou

See the map of the shortest flight path between Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) and Cadjehoun Airport (COO).

Airport information

Origin Abeid Amani Karume International Airport
City: Zanzibar
Country: Tanzania Flag of Tanzania
IATA Code: ZNZ
ICAO Code: HTZA
Coordinates: 6°13′19″S, 39°13′29″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