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How far is Formosa from Recife?

The distance between Recife (Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport) and Formosa (Formosa International Airport) is 1973 miles / 3175 kilometers / 1714 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Recife (REC) to Formosa (FMA) is 2405 miles / 3870 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 48 hours 38 minutes.

Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport – Formosa International Airport

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Distance from Recife to Formosa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1972.877 miles
  • 3175.037 kilometers
  • 1714.383 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
  • 1974.848 miles
  • 3178.210 kilometers
  • 1716.096 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 Formosa?

The estimated flight time from Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Formosa International Airport is 4 hours and 14 minutes.

What is the time difference between Recife and Formosa?

There is no time difference between Recife and Formosa.

Flight carbon footprint between Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and Formosa International Airport (FMA)

On average, flying from Recife to Formosa generates about 215 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 215 kilograms equals 474 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 Formosa

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Formosa International Airport
City: Formosa
Country: Argentina Flag of Argentina
IATA Code: FMA
ICAO Code: SARF
Coordinates: 26°12′45″S, 58°13′41″W