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How far is Macaé from Recife?

The distance between Recife (Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport) and Macaé (Macaé Airport) is 1078 miles / 1735 kilometers / 937 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Recife (REC) to Macaé (MEA) is 1406 miles / 2263 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 49 minutes.

Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport – Macaé Airport

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Distance from Recife to Macaé

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1078.345 miles
  • 1735.427 kilometers
  • 937.056 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
  • 1082.404 miles
  • 1741.960 kilometers
  • 940.583 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 Macaé?

The estimated flight time from Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Macaé Airport is 2 hours and 32 minutes.

What is the time difference between Recife and Macaé?

There is no time difference between Recife and Macaé.

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

On average, flying from Recife to Macaé generates about 156 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 156 kilograms equals 343 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 Macaé

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

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 Macaé Airport
City: Macaé
Country: Brazil Flag of Brazil
IATA Code: MEA
ICAO Code: SBME
Coordinates: 22°20′34″S, 41°45′57″W