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How far is Burao from Cotonou?

The distance between Cotonou (Cadjehoun Airport) and Burao (Burao Airport) is 2965 miles / 4771 kilometers / 2576 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Cotonou (COO) to Burao (BUO) is 4063 miles / 6539 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 95 hours 9 minutes.

Cadjehoun Airport – Burao Airport

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Distance from Cotonou to Burao

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2964.699 miles
  • 4771.221 kilometers
  • 2576.253 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
  • 2961.300 miles
  • 4765.751 kilometers
  • 2573.300 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 Cotonou to Burao?

The estimated flight time from Cadjehoun Airport to Burao Airport is 6 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cadjehoun Airport (COO) and Burao Airport (BUO)

On average, flying from Cotonou to Burao generates about 330 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 330 kilograms equals 728 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Cotonou to Burao

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cadjehoun Airport (COO) and Burao Airport (BUO).

Airport information

Origin Cadjehoun Airport
City: Cotonou
Country: Benin Flag of Benin
IATA Code: COO
ICAO Code: DBBB
Coordinates: 6°21′26″N, 2°23′3″E
Destination Burao Airport
City: Burao
Country: Somalia Flag of Somalia
IATA Code: BUO
ICAO Code: HCMV
Coordinates: 9°31′1″N, 45°34′1″E