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How far is Tenerife from Recife?

The distance between Recife (Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport) and Tenerife (Tenerife South Airport) is 2773 miles / 4463 kilometers / 2410 nautical miles.

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

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2773
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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)
  • 2773.045 miles
  • 4462.784 kilometers
  • 2409.710 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
  • 2783.498 miles
  • 4479.606 kilometers
  • 2418.794 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 South Airport is 5 hours and 45 minutes.

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

On average, flying from Recife to Tenerife generates about 307 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 307 kilograms equals 677 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 South Airport (TFS).

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 South Airport
City: Tenerife
Country: Spain Flag of Spain
IATA Code: TFS
ICAO Code: GCTS
Coordinates: 28°2′40″N, 16°34′21″W