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How far is Buffalo, NY, from Recife?

The distance between Recife (Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport) and Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) is 4464 miles / 7185 kilometers / 3879 nautical miles.

Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport – Buffalo Niagara International Airport

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Distance from Recife to Buffalo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4464.292 miles
  • 7184.582 kilometers
  • 3879.364 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
  • 4473.256 miles
  • 7199.008 kilometers
  • 3887.153 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 Buffalo?

The estimated flight time from Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport is 8 hours and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)

On average, flying from Recife to Buffalo generates about 515 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 515 kilograms equals 1 135 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Recife to Buffalo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF).

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 Buffalo Niagara International Airport
City: Buffalo, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BUF
ICAO Code: KBUF
Coordinates: 42°56′25″N, 78°43′55″W