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How far is São Filipe from Recife?

The distance between Recife (Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport) and São Filipe (São Filipe Airport) is 1736 miles / 2794 kilometers / 1509 nautical miles.

Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport – São Filipe Airport

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Distance from Recife to São Filipe

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1735.975 miles
  • 2793.781 kilometers
  • 1508.521 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
  • 1743.478 miles
  • 2805.856 kilometers
  • 1515.041 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 São Filipe?

The estimated flight time from Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport to São Filipe Airport is 3 hours and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and São Filipe Airport (SFL)

On average, flying from Recife to São Filipe generates about 195 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 195 kilograms equals 430 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Recife to São Filipe

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

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 São Filipe Airport
City: São Filipe
Country: Cape Verde Flag of Cape Verde
IATA Code: SFL
ICAO Code: GVSF
Coordinates: 14°53′6″N, 24°28′47″W