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How far is Columbus, OH, from Recife?

The distance between Recife (Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport) and Columbus (John Glenn Columbus International Airport) is 4508 miles / 7256 kilometers / 3918 nautical miles.

Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport – John Glenn Columbus International Airport

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Distance from Recife to Columbus

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4508.467 miles
  • 7255.674 kilometers
  • 3917.751 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
  • 4515.999 miles
  • 7267.796 kilometers
  • 3924.296 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 Columbus?

The estimated flight time from Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport is 9 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)

On average, flying from Recife to Columbus generates about 520 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 520 kilograms equals 1 147 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Recife to Columbus

See the map of the shortest flight path between Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH).

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 John Glenn Columbus International Airport
City: Columbus, OH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CMH
ICAO Code: KCMH
Coordinates: 39°59′52″N, 82°53′30″W