How far is Recife from São Paulo?
The distance between São Paulo (São Paulo–Congonhas Airport) and Recife (Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport) is 1319 miles / 2123 kilometers / 1147 nautical miles.
The driving distance from São Paulo (CGH) to Recife (REC) is 1646 miles / 2649 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 10 minutes.
São Paulo–Congonhas Airport – Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport
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Distance from São Paulo to Recife
There are several ways to calculate the distance from São Paulo to Recife. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1319.396 miles
- 2123.361 kilometers
- 1146.523 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- 1322.906 miles
- 2129.010 kilometers
- 1149.574 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 São Paulo to Recife?
The estimated flight time from São Paulo–Congonhas Airport to Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport is 2 hours and 59 minutes.
What is the time difference between São Paulo and Recife?
Flight carbon footprint between São Paulo–Congonhas Airport (CGH) and Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)
On average, flying from São Paulo to Recife generates about 168 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 168 kilograms equals 371 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from São Paulo to Recife
See the map of the shortest flight path between São Paulo–Congonhas Airport (CGH) and Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC).
Airport information
| Origin | São Paulo–Congonhas Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | São Paulo |
| Country: | Brazil  |
| IATA Code: | CGH |
| ICAO Code: | SBSP |
| Coordinates: | 23°37′33″S, 46°39′22″W |
| Destination | Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Recife |
| Country: | Brazil |
| IATA Code: | REC |
| ICAO Code: | SBRF |
| Coordinates: | 8°7′35″S, 34°55′24″W |