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How far is Bucharest from Recife?

The distance between Recife (Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport) and Bucharest (Aurel Vlaicu International Airport) is 5241 miles / 8435 kilometers / 4554 nautical miles.

Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport – Aurel Vlaicu International Airport

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Distance from Recife to Bucharest

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5240.995 miles
  • 8434.565 kilometers
  • 4554.300 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
  • 5246.957 miles
  • 8444.159 kilometers
  • 4559.481 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 Bucharest?

The estimated flight time from Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Aurel Vlaicu International Airport is 10 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU)

On average, flying from Recife to Bucharest generates about 615 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 615 kilograms equals 1 357 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Recife to Bucharest

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

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 Aurel Vlaicu International Airport
City: Bucharest
Country: Romania Flag of Romania
IATA Code: BBU
ICAO Code: LRBS
Coordinates: 44°30′11″N, 26°6′7″E