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How far is Santa Cruz De La Palma from Recife?

The distance between Recife (Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport) and Santa Cruz De La Palma (La Palma Airport) is 2775 miles / 4465 kilometers / 2411 nautical miles.

Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport – La Palma Airport

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Distance from Recife to Santa Cruz De La Palma

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Recife to Santa Cruz De La Palma. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2774.628 miles
  • 4465.331 kilometers
  • 2411.086 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
  • 2785.463 miles
  • 4482.768 kilometers
  • 2420.501 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 Santa Cruz De La Palma?

The estimated flight time from Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport to La Palma Airport is 5 hours and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and La Palma Airport (SPC)

On average, flying from Recife to Santa Cruz De La Palma generates about 307 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 307 kilograms equals 678 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Recife to Santa Cruz De La Palma

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

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 La Palma Airport
City: Santa Cruz De La Palma
Country: Spain Flag of Spain
IATA Code: SPC
ICAO Code: GCLA
Coordinates: 28°37′35″N, 17°45′20″W