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How far is Charleston, SC, from Recife?

The distance between Recife (Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport) and Charleston (Charleston International Airport) is 4094 miles / 6589 kilometers / 3558 nautical miles.

Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport – Charleston International Airport

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Distance from Recife to Charleston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4094.488 miles
  • 6589.439 kilometers
  • 3558.012 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
  • 4100.805 miles
  • 6599.605 kilometers
  • 3563.502 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 Charleston?

The estimated flight time from Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Charleston International Airport is 8 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and Charleston International Airport (CHS)

On average, flying from Recife to Charleston generates about 468 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 468 kilograms equals 1 032 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Recife to Charleston

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

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 Charleston International Airport
City: Charleston, SC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CHS
ICAO Code: KCHS
Coordinates: 32°53′54″N, 80°2′25″W