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How far is Lisbon from Recife?

The distance between Recife (Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport) and Lisbon (Lisbon Airport) is 3628 miles / 5839 kilometers / 3153 nautical miles.

Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport – Lisbon Airport

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Distance from Recife to Lisbon

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3627.936 miles
  • 5838.598 kilometers
  • 3152.591 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
  • 3639.566 miles
  • 5857.314 kilometers
  • 3162.697 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 Lisbon?

The estimated flight time from Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Lisbon Airport is 7 hours and 22 minutes.

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

On average, flying from Recife to Lisbon generates about 410 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 410 kilograms equals 905 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Recife to Lisbon

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

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 Lisbon Airport
City: Lisbon
Country: Portugal Flag of Portugal
IATA Code: LIS
ICAO Code: LPPT
Coordinates: 38°46′52″N, 9°8′9″W

Airlines flying from Recife (REC) to Lisbon (LIS)

TAP Air Portugal