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How far is Jaén from Recife?

The distance between Recife (Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport) and Jaén (Shumba Airport) is 3015 miles / 4853 kilometers / 2620 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Recife (REC) to Jaén (JAE) is 4698 miles / 7561 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 103 hours 32 minutes.

Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport – Shumba Airport

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Distance from Recife to Jaén

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3015.258 miles
  • 4852.588 kilometers
  • 2620.188 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
  • 3011.811 miles
  • 4847.039 kilometers
  • 2617.192 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 Jaén?

The estimated flight time from Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Shumba Airport is 6 hours and 12 minutes.

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

On average, flying from Recife to Jaén generates about 336 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 336 kilograms equals 741 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 Jaén

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

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 Shumba Airport
City: Jaén
Country: Perú Flag of Perú
IATA Code: JAE
ICAO Code: SPJE
Coordinates: 5°35′32″S, 78°46′26″W