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How far is Buenaventura from Recife?

The distance between Recife (Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport) and Buenaventura (Gerardo Tobar López Airport) is 3016 miles / 4854 kilometers / 2621 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Recife (REC) to Buenaventura (BUN) is 5649 miles / 9091 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 128 hours 47 minutes.

Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport – Gerardo Tobar López Airport

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3016
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Distance from Recife to Buenaventura

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3016.141 miles
  • 4854.008 kilometers
  • 2620.955 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
  • 3014.220 miles
  • 4850.917 kilometers
  • 2619.286 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 Buenaventura?

The estimated flight time from Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Gerardo Tobar López Airport is 6 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and Gerardo Tobar López Airport (BUN)

On average, flying from Recife to Buenaventura generates about 336 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 336 kilograms equals 741 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Recife to Buenaventura

See the map of the shortest flight path between Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and Gerardo Tobar López Airport (BUN).

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 Gerardo Tobar López Airport
City: Buenaventura
Country: Colombia Flag of Colombia
IATA Code: BUN
ICAO Code: SKBU
Coordinates: 3°49′10″N, 76°59′23″W