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How far is Cotonou from Makurdi?

The distance between Makurdi (Makurdi Airport) and Cotonou (Cadjehoun Airport) is 438 miles / 704 kilometers / 380 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Makurdi (MDI) to Cotonou (COO) is 570 miles / 917 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 8 minutes.

Makurdi Airport – Cadjehoun Airport

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Distance from Makurdi to Cotonou

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 437.571 miles
  • 704.202 kilometers
  • 380.238 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
  • 437.190 miles
  • 703.589 kilometers
  • 379.907 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 Makurdi to Cotonou?

The estimated flight time from Makurdi Airport to Cadjehoun Airport is 1 hour and 19 minutes.

What is the time difference between Makurdi and Cotonou?

There is no time difference between Makurdi and Cotonou.

Flight carbon footprint between Makurdi Airport (MDI) and Cadjehoun Airport (COO)

On average, flying from Makurdi to Cotonou generates about 89 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 89 kilograms equals 197 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Makurdi to Cotonou

See the map of the shortest flight path between Makurdi Airport (MDI) and Cadjehoun Airport (COO).

Airport information

Origin Makurdi Airport
City: Makurdi
Country: Nigeria Flag of Nigeria
IATA Code: MDI
ICAO Code: DNMK
Coordinates: 7°42′13″N, 8°36′50″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