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How far is Recife from São Paulo?

The distance between São Paulo (São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport) and Recife (Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport) is 1302 miles / 2095 kilometers / 1131 nautical miles.

The driving distance from São Paulo (GRU) to Recife (REC) is 1640 miles / 2640 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 59 minutes.

São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport – Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport

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1302
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2095
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1131
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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)
  • 1301.901 miles
  • 2095.206 kilometers
  • 1131.321 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
  • 1305.384 miles
  • 2100.813 kilometers
  • 1134.348 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–Guarulhos International Airport to Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport is 2 hours and 57 minutes.

What is the time difference between São Paulo and Recife?

There is no time difference between São Paulo and Recife.

Flight carbon footprint between São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) and Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)

On average, flying from São Paulo to Recife generates about 167 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 167 kilograms equals 368 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–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) and Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC).

Airport information

Origin São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport
City: São Paulo
Country: Brazil Flag of Brazil
IATA Code: GRU
ICAO Code: SBGR
Coordinates: 23°26′8″S, 46°28′23″W
Destination 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

Airlines flying from São Paulo (GRU) to Recife (REC)

Avianca Brazil
Azul Brazilian Airlines
Gol Transportes Aéreos
LATAM Brasil