How far is Iguazu from Recife?
The distance between Recife (Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport) and Iguazu (Cataratas del Iguazú International Airport) is 1767 miles / 2844 kilometers / 1536 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Recife (REC) to Iguazu (IGR) is 2134 miles / 3435 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 44 minutes.
Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport – Cataratas del Iguazú International Airport
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Distance from Recife to Iguazu
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Recife to Iguazu. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1767.202 miles
- 2844.036 kilometers
- 1535.656 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- 1769.775 miles
- 2848.177 kilometers
- 1537.893 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 Iguazu?
The estimated flight time from Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Cataratas del Iguazú International Airport is 3 hours and 50 minutes.
What is the time difference between Recife and Iguazu?
Flight carbon footprint between Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and Cataratas del Iguazú International Airport (IGR)
On average, flying from Recife to Iguazu generates about 198 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 198 kilograms equals 436 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 Iguazu
See the map of the shortest flight path between Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and Cataratas del Iguazú International Airport (IGR).
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 | Cataratas del Iguazú International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Iguazu |
| Country: | Argentina  |
| IATA Code: | IGR |
| ICAO Code: | SARI |
| Coordinates: | 25°44′14″S, 54°28′24″W |