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How far is George from Recife?

The distance between Recife (Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport) and George (George Airport) is 4044 miles / 6509 kilometers / 3514 nautical miles.

Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport – George Airport

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Distance from Recife to George

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4044.343 miles
  • 6508.739 kilometers
  • 3514.438 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
  • 4042.510 miles
  • 6505.790 kilometers
  • 3512.845 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 George?

The estimated flight time from Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport to George Airport is 8 hours and 9 minutes.

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

On average, flying from Recife to George generates about 462 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 462 kilograms equals 1 018 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Recife to George

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

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 George Airport
City: George
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: GRJ
ICAO Code: FAGG
Coordinates: 34°0′20″S, 22°22′44″E