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How far is Cotonou from Bamako?

The distance between Bamako (Bamako–Sénou International Airport) and Cotonou (Cadjehoun Airport) is 823 miles / 1324 kilometers / 715 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bamako (BKO) to Cotonou (COO) is 1182 miles / 1903 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 55 minutes.

Bamako–Sénou International Airport – Cadjehoun Airport

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Distance from Bamako to Cotonou

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 822.761 miles
  • 1324.105 kilometers
  • 714.959 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
  • 823.201 miles
  • 1324.814 kilometers
  • 715.342 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 Bamako to Cotonou?

The estimated flight time from Bamako–Sénou International Airport to Cadjehoun Airport is 2 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bamako–Sénou International Airport (BKO) and Cadjehoun Airport (COO)

On average, flying from Bamako to Cotonou generates about 137 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 137 kilograms equals 302 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Bamako to Cotonou

See the map of the shortest flight path between Bamako–Sénou International Airport (BKO) and Cadjehoun Airport (COO).

Airport information

Origin Bamako–Sénou International Airport
City: Bamako
Country: Mali Flag of Mali
IATA Code: BKO
ICAO Code: GABS
Coordinates: 12°32′0″N, 7°56′59″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