How far is Recife from Praia?
The distance between Praia (Nelson Mandela International Airport) and Recife (Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport) is 1769 miles / 2847 kilometers / 1537 nautical miles.
Nelson Mandela International Airport – Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport
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Distance from Praia to Recife
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Praia to Recife. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1768.911 miles
- 2846.787 kilometers
- 1537.142 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- 1776.245 miles
- 2858.589 kilometers
- 1543.515 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 Praia to Recife?
The estimated flight time from Nelson Mandela International Airport to Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport is 3 hours and 50 minutes.
What is the time difference between Praia and Recife?
The time difference between Praia and Recife is 2 hours. Recife is 2 hours behind Praia.
Flight carbon footprint between Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI) and Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)
On average, flying from Praia to Recife generates about 198 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 198 kilograms equals 436 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Praia to Recife
See the map of the shortest flight path between Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI) and Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC).
Airport information
| Origin | Nelson Mandela International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Praia |
| Country: | Cape Verde  |
| IATA Code: | RAI |
| ICAO Code: | GVNP |
| Coordinates: | 14°56′39″N, 23°29′0″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 |