How far is Recife from Houston, TX?
The distance between Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) and Recife (Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport) is 4789 miles / 7707 kilometers / 4162 nautical miles.
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport – Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport
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Distance from Houston to Recife
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Houston to Recife. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 4789.042 miles
- 7707.217 kilometers
- 4161.564 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- 4791.624 miles
- 7711.371 kilometers
- 4163.807 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 Houston to Recife?
The estimated flight time from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport is 9 hours and 34 minutes.
What is the time difference between Houston and Recife?
The time difference between Houston and Recife is 3 hours. Recife is 3 hours ahead of Houston.
Flight carbon footprint between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)
On average, flying from Houston to Recife generates about 556 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 556 kilograms equals 1 227 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Houston to Recife
See the map of the shortest flight path between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC).
Airport information
| Origin | Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Houston, TX |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAH |
| ICAO Code: | KIAH |
| Coordinates: | 29°59′3″N, 95°20′29″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 |