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How far is Natal from Recife?

The distance between Recife (Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport) and Natal (Greater Natal International Airport) is 165 miles / 266 kilometers / 143 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Recife (REC) to Natal (NAT) is 194 miles / 312 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 4 hours 23 minutes.

Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport – Greater Natal International Airport

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Distance from Recife to Natal

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 165.018 miles
  • 265.571 kilometers
  • 143.397 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
  • 165.881 miles
  • 266.960 kilometers
  • 144.147 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 Natal?

The estimated flight time from Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Greater Natal International Airport is 48 minutes.

What is the time difference between Recife and Natal?

There is no time difference between Recife and Natal.

Flight carbon footprint between Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and Greater Natal International Airport (NAT)

On average, flying from Recife to Natal generates about 49 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 49 kilograms equals 109 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 Natal

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

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 Greater Natal International Airport
City: Natal
Country: Brazil Flag of Brazil
IATA Code: NAT
ICAO Code: SBSG
Coordinates: 5°46′5″S, 35°22′33″W

Airlines flying from Recife (REC) to Natal (NAT)

Azul Brazilian Airlines