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How far is Fort Myers, FL, from Recife?

The distance between Recife (Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport) and Fort Myers (Southwest Florida International Airport) is 3943 miles / 6346 kilometers / 3426 nautical miles.

Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport – Southwest Florida International Airport

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Distance from Recife to Fort Myers

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3943.046 miles
  • 6345.718 kilometers
  • 3426.413 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
  • 3947.133 miles
  • 6352.295 kilometers
  • 3429.965 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 Fort Myers?

The estimated flight time from Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Southwest Florida International Airport is 7 hours and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW)

On average, flying from Recife to Fort Myers generates about 449 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 449 kilograms equals 990 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Recife to Fort Myers

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

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 Southwest Florida International Airport
City: Fort Myers, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RSW
ICAO Code: KRSW
Coordinates: 26°32′10″N, 81°45′18″W