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How far is Bloemfontain from Recife?

The distance between Recife (Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport) and Bloemfontain (Bram Fischer International Airport) is 4216 miles / 6786 kilometers / 3664 nautical miles.

Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport – Bram Fischer International Airport

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Distance from Recife to Bloemfontain

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4216.498 miles
  • 6785.795 kilometers
  • 3664.036 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
  • 4213.232 miles
  • 6780.539 kilometers
  • 3661.198 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 Bloemfontain?

The estimated flight time from Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Bram Fischer International Airport is 8 hours and 28 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN)

On average, flying from Recife to Bloemfontain generates about 483 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 483 kilograms equals 1 066 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Recife to Bloemfontain

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

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 Bram Fischer International Airport
City: Bloemfontain
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: BFN
ICAO Code: FABL
Coordinates: 29°5′33″S, 26°18′8″E