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How far is El Hierro from Recife?

The distance between Recife (Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport) and El Hierro (El Hierro Airport) is 2721 miles / 4379 kilometers / 2365 nautical miles.

Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport – El Hierro Airport

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Distance from Recife to El Hierro

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2721.220 miles
  • 4379.378 kilometers
  • 2364.675 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
  • 2731.850 miles
  • 4396.487 kilometers
  • 2373.913 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 El Hierro?

The estimated flight time from Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport to El Hierro Airport is 5 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and El Hierro Airport (VDE)

On average, flying from Recife to El Hierro generates about 301 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 301 kilograms equals 664 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Recife to El Hierro

See the map of the shortest flight path between Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and El Hierro Airport (VDE).

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 El Hierro Airport
City: El Hierro
Country: Spain Flag of Spain
IATA Code: VDE
ICAO Code: GCHI
Coordinates: 27°48′53″N, 17°53′13″W