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How far is Recife from João Pessoa?

The distance between João Pessoa (Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport) and Recife (Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport) is 67 miles / 108 kilometers / 59 nautical miles.

The driving distance from João Pessoa (JPA) to Recife (REC) is 78 miles / 126 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 1 hour 52 minutes.

Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport – Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport

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Distance from João Pessoa to Recife

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 67.412 miles
  • 108.490 kilometers
  • 58.580 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
  • 67.779 miles
  • 109.079 kilometers
  • 58.898 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 João Pessoa to Recife?

The estimated flight time from Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport to Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport is 37 minutes.

What is the time difference between João Pessoa and Recife?

There is no time difference between João Pessoa and Recife.

Flight carbon footprint between Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport (JPA) and Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)

On average, flying from João Pessoa to Recife generates about 35 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 35 kilograms equals 77 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from João Pessoa to Recife

See the map of the shortest flight path between Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport (JPA) and Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC).

Airport information

Origin Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport
City: João Pessoa
Country: Brazil Flag of Brazil
IATA Code: JPA
ICAO Code: SBJP
Coordinates: 7°8′44″S, 34°56′55″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