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How far is Brownsville, TX, from Recife?

The distance between Recife (Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport) and Brownsville (Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport) is 4804 miles / 7732 kilometers / 4175 nautical miles.

Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport – Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport

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Distance from Recife to Brownsville

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4804.354 miles
  • 7731.858 kilometers
  • 4174.869 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
  • 4805.480 miles
  • 7733.670 kilometers
  • 4175.848 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 Brownsville?

The estimated flight time from Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport is 9 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport (BRO)

On average, flying from Recife to Brownsville generates about 558 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 558 kilograms equals 1 231 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Recife to Brownsville

See the map of the shortest flight path between Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport (BRO).

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 Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport
City: Brownsville, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BRO
ICAO Code: KBRO
Coordinates: 25°54′24″N, 97°25′33″W