How far is Recife from Natal?
The distance between Natal (Greater Natal International Airport) and Recife (Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport) is 165 miles / 266 kilometers / 143 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Natal (NAT) to Recife (REC) is 190 miles / 306 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 4 hours 16 minutes.
Greater Natal International Airport – Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport
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Distance from Natal to Recife
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Natal to Recife. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 165.018 miles
- 265.571 kilometers
- 143.397 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- 165.881 miles
- 266.960 kilometers
- 144.147 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 Natal to Recife?
The estimated flight time from Greater Natal International Airport to Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport is 48 minutes.
What is the time difference between Natal and Recife?
Flight carbon footprint between Greater Natal International Airport (NAT) and Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)
On average, flying from Natal to Recife generates about 49 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 49 kilograms equals 109 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Natal to Recife
See the map of the shortest flight path between Greater Natal International Airport (NAT) and Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC).
Airport information
| Origin | Greater Natal International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Natal |
| Country: | Brazil  |
| IATA Code: | NAT |
| ICAO Code: | SBSG |
| Coordinates: | 5°46′5″S, 35°22′33″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 |
Airlines flying from Natal (NAT) to Recife (REC)
| Azul Brazilian Airlines |