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How far is Recife from Freetown?

The distance between Freetown (Lungi International Airport) and Recife (Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport) is 1888 miles / 3039 kilometers / 1641 nautical miles.

Lungi International Airport – Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport

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Distance from Freetown to Recife

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1888.469 miles
  • 3039.197 kilometers
  • 1641.035 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
  • 1891.008 miles
  • 3043.283 kilometers
  • 1643.241 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 Freetown to Recife?

The estimated flight time from Lungi International Airport to Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport is 4 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lungi International Airport (FNA) and Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)

On average, flying from Freetown to Recife generates about 207 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 207 kilograms equals 457 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Freetown to Recife

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lungi International Airport (FNA) and Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC).

Airport information

Origin Lungi International Airport
City: Freetown
Country: Sierra Leone Flag of Sierra Leone
IATA Code: FNA
ICAO Code: GFLL
Coordinates: 8°36′59″N, 13°11′43″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