How far is Calabar from Recife?
The distance between Recife (Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport) and Calabar (Margaret Ekpo International Airport) is 3118 miles / 5018 kilometers / 2710 nautical miles.
Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport – Margaret Ekpo International Airport
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Distance from Recife to Calabar
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Recife to Calabar. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3118.122 miles
- 5018.131 kilometers
- 2709.574 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- 3116.330 miles
- 5015.248 kilometers
- 2708.017 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 Calabar?
The estimated flight time from Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Margaret Ekpo International Airport is 6 hours and 24 minutes.
What is the time difference between Recife and Calabar?
The time difference between Recife and Calabar is 4 hours. Calabar is 4 hours ahead of Recife.
Flight carbon footprint between Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and Margaret Ekpo International Airport (CBQ)
On average, flying from Recife to Calabar generates about 348 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 348 kilograms equals 768 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Recife to Calabar
See the map of the shortest flight path between Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and Margaret Ekpo International Airport (CBQ).
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 | Margaret Ekpo International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Calabar |
| Country: | Nigeria  |
| IATA Code: | CBQ |
| ICAO Code: | DNCA |
| Coordinates: | 4°58′33″N, 8°20′49″E |