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How far is Atlanta, GA, from Recife?

The distance between Recife (Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport) and Atlanta (Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport) is 4334 miles / 6975 kilometers / 3766 nautical miles.

Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport – Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport

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Distance from Recife to Atlanta

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4334.187 miles
  • 6975.198 kilometers
  • 3766.306 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
  • 4339.824 miles
  • 6984.270 kilometers
  • 3771.204 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 Atlanta?

The estimated flight time from Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport is 8 hours and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)

On average, flying from Recife to Atlanta generates about 498 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 498 kilograms equals 1 099 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Recife to Atlanta

See the map of the shortest flight path between Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL).

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 Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport
City: Atlanta, GA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ATL
ICAO Code: KATL
Coordinates: 33°38′12″N, 84°25′41″W