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How far is Borkum from Recife?

The distance between Recife (Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport) and Borkum (Borkum Airfield) is 4896 miles / 7879 kilometers / 4254 nautical miles.

Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport – Borkum Airfield

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Distance from Recife to Borkum

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4895.876 miles
  • 7879.149 kilometers
  • 4254.400 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
  • 4906.579 miles
  • 7896.373 kilometers
  • 4263.700 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 Borkum?

The estimated flight time from Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Borkum Airfield is 9 hours and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and Borkum Airfield (BMK)

On average, flying from Recife to Borkum generates about 570 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 570 kilograms equals 1 257 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Recife to Borkum

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

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 Borkum Airfield
City: Borkum
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: BMK
ICAO Code: EDWR
Coordinates: 53°35′47″N, 6°42′33″E