How far is Rio De Janeiro from Recife?
The distance between Recife (Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport) and Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) is 1151 miles / 1853 kilometers / 1000 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Recife (REC) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) is 1424 miles / 2292 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 54 minutes.
Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport – Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport
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Distance from Recife to Rio De Janeiro
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Recife to Rio De Janeiro. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1151.331 miles
- 1852.887 kilometers
- 1000.479 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- 1155.264 miles
- 1859.217 kilometers
- 1003.897 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 Rio De Janeiro?
The estimated flight time from Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport is 2 hours and 40 minutes.
What is the time difference between Recife and Rio De Janeiro?
There is no time difference between Recife and Rio De Janeiro.
Flight carbon footprint between Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG)
On average, flying from Recife to Rio De Janeiro generates about 159 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 159 kilograms equals 351 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 Rio De Janeiro
See the map of the shortest flight path between Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG).
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 | Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rio De Janeiro |
| Country: | Brazil |
| IATA Code: | GIG |
| ICAO Code: | SBGL |
| Coordinates: | 22°48′35″S, 43°15′2″W |
Airlines flying from Recife (REC) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG)
| Avianca Brazil |
| Gol Transportes Aéreos |
| LATAM Brasil |