How far is Columbia, SC, from Recife?
The distance between Recife (Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 4187 miles / 6738 kilometers / 3638 nautical miles.
Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport – Columbia Metropolitan Airport
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Distance from Recife to Columbia
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Recife to Columbia. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 4186.688 miles
- 6737.821 kilometers
- 3638.132 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- 4193.072 miles
- 6748.095 kilometers
- 3643.680 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 Columbia?
The estimated flight time from Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 8 hours and 25 minutes.
What is the time difference between Recife and Columbia?
The time difference between Recife and Columbia is 2 hours. Columbia is 2 hours behind Recife.
Flight carbon footprint between Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)
On average, flying from Recife to Columbia generates about 480 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 480 kilograms equals 1 058 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Recife to Columbia
See the map of the shortest flight path between Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).
Airport information
| Origin | Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Recife |
| Country: | Brazil  |
| IATA Code: | REC |
| ICAO Code: | SBRF |
| Coordinates: | 8°7′35″S, 34°55′24″W |
| Destination | Columbia Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbia, SC |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | CAE |
| ICAO Code: | KCAE |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′19″N, 81°7′10″W |