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How far is Recife from Punta Arenas?

The distance between Punta Arenas (Punta Arenas International Airport) and Recife (Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport) is 3689 miles / 5937 kilometers / 3206 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Punta Arenas (PUQ) to Recife (REC) is 4584 miles / 7378 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 90 hours 42 minutes.

Punta Arenas International Airport – Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport

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Distance from Punta Arenas to Recife

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3689.242 miles
  • 5937.259 kilometers
  • 3205.864 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
  • 3694.246 miles
  • 5945.313 kilometers
  • 3210.212 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 Punta Arenas to Recife?

The estimated flight time from Punta Arenas International Airport to Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport is 7 hours and 29 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Punta Arenas International Airport (PUQ) and Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)

On average, flying from Punta Arenas to Recife generates about 418 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 418 kilograms equals 921 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Punta Arenas to Recife

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

Airport information

Origin Punta Arenas International Airport
City: Punta Arenas
Country: Chile Flag of Chile
IATA Code: PUQ
ICAO Code: SCCI
Coordinates: 53°0′9″S, 70°51′16″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