How far is São Paulo from Recife?
The distance between Recife (Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport) and São Paulo (São Paulo–Congonhas Airport) is 1319 miles / 2123 kilometers / 1147 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Recife (REC) to São Paulo (CGH) is 1648 miles / 2652 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 17 minutes.
Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport – São Paulo–Congonhas Airport
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Distance from Recife to São Paulo
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Recife to São Paulo. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1319.396 miles
- 2123.361 kilometers
- 1146.523 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- 1322.906 miles
- 2129.010 kilometers
- 1149.574 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 Recife to São Paulo?
The estimated flight time from Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport to São Paulo–Congonhas Airport is 2 hours and 59 minutes.
What is the time difference between Recife and São Paulo?
Flight carbon footprint between Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and São Paulo–Congonhas Airport (CGH)
On average, flying from Recife to São Paulo generates about 168 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 168 kilograms equals 371 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Recife to São Paulo
See the map of the shortest flight path between Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and São Paulo–Congonhas Airport (CGH).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| Destination | São Paulo–Congonhas Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | São Paulo |
| Country: | Brazil |
| IATA Code: | CGH |
| ICAO Code: | SBSP |
| Coordinates: | 23°37′33″S, 46°39′22″W |