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How far is Tenerife from Recife?

The distance between Recife (Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport) and Tenerife (Tenerife North Airport) is 2806 miles / 4516 kilometers / 2439 nautical miles.

Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport – Tenerife North Airport

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Distance from Recife to Tenerife

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2806.266 miles
  • 4516.247 kilometers
  • 2438.578 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
  • 2816.800 miles
  • 4533.200 kilometers
  • 2447.732 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 Tenerife?

The estimated flight time from Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Tenerife North Airport is 5 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and Tenerife North Airport (TFN)

On average, flying from Recife to Tenerife generates about 311 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 311 kilograms equals 686 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Recife to Tenerife

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

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 Tenerife North Airport
City: Tenerife
Country: Spain Flag of Spain
IATA Code: TFN
ICAO Code: GCXO
Coordinates: 28°28′57″N, 16°20′29″W