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How far is London from Recife?

The distance between Recife (Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport) and London (London City Airport) is 4602 miles / 7407 kilometers / 3999 nautical miles.

Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport – London City Airport

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Distance from Recife to London

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4602.490 miles
  • 7406.990 kilometers
  • 3999.455 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
  • 4614.120 miles
  • 7425.707 kilometers
  • 4009.561 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 London?

The estimated flight time from Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport to London City Airport is 9 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and London City Airport (LCY)

On average, flying from Recife to London generates about 533 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 533 kilograms equals 1 174 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Recife to London

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

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 London City Airport
City: London
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LCY
ICAO Code: EGLC
Coordinates: 51°30′19″N, 0°3′19″E