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How far is Petrolina from Recife?

The distance between Recife (Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport) and Petrolina (Petrolina Airport) is 395 miles / 636 kilometers / 343 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Recife (REC) to Petrolina (PNZ) is 449 miles / 722 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 53 minutes.

Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport – Petrolina Airport

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Distance from Recife to Petrolina

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 395.217 miles
  • 636.041 kilometers
  • 343.435 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
  • 394.865 miles
  • 635.474 kilometers
  • 343.129 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 Petrolina?

The estimated flight time from Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Petrolina Airport is 1 hour and 14 minutes.

What is the time difference between Recife and Petrolina?

There is no time difference between Recife and Petrolina.

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

On average, flying from Recife to Petrolina generates about 83 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 83 kilograms equals 183 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 Petrolina

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

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 Petrolina Airport
City: Petrolina
Country: Brazil Flag of Brazil
IATA Code: PNZ
ICAO Code: SBPL
Coordinates: 9°21′44″S, 40°34′8″W

Airlines flying from Recife (REC) to Petrolina (PNZ)

Avianca Brazil
Gol Transportes Aéreos