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How far is Recife from Rio Branco?

The distance between Rio Branco (Rio Branco International Airport) and Recife (Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport) is 2255 miles / 3630 kilometers / 1960 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rio Branco (RBR) to Recife (REC) is 3273 miles / 5268 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 74 hours 5 minutes.

Rio Branco International Airport – Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport

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Distance from Rio Branco to Recife

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2255.286 miles
  • 3629.532 kilometers
  • 1959.790 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
  • 2252.623 miles
  • 3625.245 kilometers
  • 1957.476 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 Branco to Recife?

The estimated flight time from Rio Branco International Airport to Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport is 4 hours and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rio Branco International Airport (RBR) and Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)

On average, flying from Rio Branco to Recife generates about 247 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 247 kilograms equals 544 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 Branco to Recife

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

Airport information

Origin Rio Branco International Airport
City: Rio Branco
Country: Brazil Flag of Brazil
IATA Code: RBR
ICAO Code: SBRB
Coordinates: 9°52′7″S, 67°53′53″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