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How far is Jijiga from Cotonou?

The distance between Cotonou (Cadjehoun Airport) and Jijiga (Jijiga Airport) is 2783 miles / 4479 kilometers / 2419 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Cotonou (COO) to Jijiga (JIJ) is 3856 miles / 6205 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 89 hours 39 minutes.

Cadjehoun Airport – Jijiga Airport

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Distance from Cotonou to Jijiga

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2783.326 miles
  • 4479.328 kilometers
  • 2418.644 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
  • 2780.140 miles
  • 4474.201 kilometers
  • 2415.875 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 Jijiga?

The estimated flight time from Cadjehoun Airport to Jijiga Airport is 5 hours and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cadjehoun Airport (COO) and Jijiga Airport (JIJ)

On average, flying from Cotonou to Jijiga generates about 308 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 308 kilograms equals 680 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 Jijiga

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cadjehoun Airport (COO) and Jijiga Airport (JIJ).

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 Jijiga Airport
City: Jijiga
Country: Ethiopia Flag of Ethiopia
IATA Code: JIJ
ICAO Code: HAJJ
Coordinates: 9°19′57″N, 42°54′43″E