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How far is Recife from Atlanta, GA?

The distance between Atlanta (Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport) and Recife (Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport) is 4334 miles / 6975 kilometers / 3766 nautical miles.

Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport – Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport

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Distance from Atlanta to Recife

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Atlanta to Recife. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4334.187 miles
  • 6975.198 kilometers
  • 3766.306 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
  • 4339.824 miles
  • 6984.270 kilometers
  • 3771.204 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 Atlanta to Recife?

The estimated flight time from Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport is 8 hours and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)

On average, flying from Atlanta to Recife generates about 498 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 498 kilograms equals 1 099 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Atlanta to Recife

See the map of the shortest flight path between Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC).

Airport information

Origin Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport
City: Atlanta, GA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ATL
ICAO Code: KATL
Coordinates: 33°38′12″N, 84°25′41″W
Destination Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport
City: Recife
Country: Brazil Flag of Brazil
IATA Code: REC
ICAO Code: SBRF
Coordinates: 8°7′35″S, 34°55′24″W