How far is Recife from Cape Town?
The distance between Cape Town (Cape Town International Airport) and Recife (Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport) is 3833 miles / 6168 kilometers / 3331 nautical miles.
Cape Town International Airport – Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport
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Distance from Cape Town to Recife
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cape Town to Recife. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3832.787 miles
- 6168.274 kilometers
- 3330.601 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- 3831.523 miles
- 6166.239 kilometers
- 3329.503 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 Cape Town to Recife?
The estimated flight time from Cape Town International Airport to Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport is 7 hours and 45 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cape Town and Recife?
The time difference between Cape Town and Recife is 5 hours. Recife is 5 hours behind Cape Town.
Flight carbon footprint between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)
On average, flying from Cape Town to Recife generates about 436 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 436 kilograms equals 960 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Cape Town to Recife
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC).
Airport information
| Origin | Cape Town International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cape Town |
| Country: | South Africa  |
| IATA Code: | CPT |
| ICAO Code: | FACT |
| Coordinates: | 33°57′53″S, 18°36′6″E |
| 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 |