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How far is Akure from Recife?

The distance between Recife (Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport) and Akure (Akure Airport) is 2968 miles / 4777 kilometers / 2579 nautical miles.

Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport – Akure Airport

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Distance from Recife to Akure

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2968.218 miles
  • 4776.884 kilometers
  • 2579.311 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
  • 2967.364 miles
  • 4775.509 kilometers
  • 2578.569 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 Akure?

The estimated flight time from Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Akure Airport is 6 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and Akure Airport (AKR)

On average, flying from Recife to Akure generates about 330 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 330 kilograms equals 728 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Recife to Akure

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

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 Akure Airport
City: Akure
Country: Nigeria Flag of Nigeria
IATA Code: AKR
ICAO Code: DNAK
Coordinates: 7°14′48″N, 5°18′3″E