How far is Recife from Rio De Janeiro?
The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Recife (Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport) is 1151 miles / 1853 kilometers / 1000 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Recife (REC) is 1424 miles / 2292 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 54 minutes.
Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport
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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Recife
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rio De Janeiro to Recife. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1151.331 miles
- 1852.887 kilometers
- 1000.479 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- 1155.264 miles
- 1859.217 kilometers
- 1003.897 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 Rio De Janeiro to Recife?
The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport is 2 hours and 40 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rio De Janeiro and Recife?
There is no time difference between Rio De Janeiro and Recife.
Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)
On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Recife generates about 159 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 159 kilograms equals 351 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Rio De Janeiro to Recife
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC).
Airport information
| Origin | Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rio De Janeiro |
| Country: | Brazil  |
| IATA Code: | GIG |
| ICAO Code: | SBGL |
| Coordinates: | 22°48′35″S, 43°15′2″W |
| Destination | Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Recife |
| Country: | Brazil |
| IATA Code: | REC |
| ICAO Code: | SBRF |
| Coordinates: | 8°7′35″S, 34°55′24″W |
Airlines flying from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Recife (REC)
| Avianca Brazil |
| Gol Transportes Aéreos |
| LATAM Brasil |