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How far is Abuja from Recife?

The distance between Recife (Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport) and Abuja (Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport) is 3136 miles / 5048 kilometers / 2725 nautical miles.

Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport – Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport

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Distance from Recife to Abuja

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Recife to Abuja. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3136.397 miles
  • 5047.542 kilometers
  • 2725.454 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
  • 3135.775 miles
  • 5046.540 kilometers
  • 2724.914 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 Recife to Abuja?

The estimated flight time from Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport is 6 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV)

On average, flying from Recife to Abuja generates about 351 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 351 kilograms equals 773 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Recife to Abuja

See the map of the shortest flight path between Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport
City: Abuja
Country: Nigeria Flag of Nigeria
IATA Code: ABV
ICAO Code: DNAA
Coordinates: 9°0′24″N, 7°15′47″E