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How far is Congo Town from Recife?

The distance between Recife (Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport) and Congo Town (South Andros Airport) is 3635 miles / 5851 kilometers / 3159 nautical miles.

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

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Distance from Recife to Congo Town

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3635.425 miles
  • 5850.650 kilometers
  • 3159.098 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
  • 3639.563 miles
  • 5857.309 kilometers
  • 3162.694 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 Congo Town?

The estimated flight time from Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport to South Andros Airport is 7 hours and 22 minutes.

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

On average, flying from Recife to Congo Town generates about 411 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 411 kilograms equals 907 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Recife to Congo Town

See the map of the shortest flight path between Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and South Andros Airport (TZN).

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 South Andros Airport
City: Congo Town
Country: Bahamas Flag of Bahamas
IATA Code: TZN
ICAO Code: MYAK
Coordinates: 24°9′31″N, 77°35′23″W