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How far is Cotonou from Harare?

The distance between Harare (Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport) and Cotonou (Cadjehoun Airport) is 2575 miles / 4143 kilometers / 2237 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Harare (HRE) to Cotonou (COO) is 4192 miles / 6746 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 92 hours 43 minutes.

Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport – Cadjehoun Airport

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Distance from Harare to Cotonou

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2574.628 miles
  • 4143.462 kilometers
  • 2237.291 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
  • 2578.659 miles
  • 4149.949 kilometers
  • 2240.793 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 Harare to Cotonou?

The estimated flight time from Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport to Cadjehoun Airport is 5 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (HRE) and Cadjehoun Airport (COO)

On average, flying from Harare to Cotonou generates about 284 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 284 kilograms equals 626 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Harare to Cotonou

See the map of the shortest flight path between Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (HRE) and Cadjehoun Airport (COO).

Airport information

Origin Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport
City: Harare
Country: Zimbabwe Flag of Zimbabwe
IATA Code: HRE
ICAO Code: FVHA
Coordinates: 17°55′54″S, 31°5′34″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