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How far is Colorado Springs, CO, from Recife?

The distance between Recife (Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport) and Colorado Springs (Colorado Springs Airport) is 5507 miles / 8862 kilometers / 4785 nautical miles.

Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport – Colorado Springs Airport

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Distance from Recife to Colorado Springs

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5506.531 miles
  • 8861.902 kilometers
  • 4785.044 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
  • 5509.657 miles
  • 8866.934 kilometers
  • 4787.761 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 Colorado Springs?

The estimated flight time from Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Colorado Springs Airport is 10 hours and 55 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and Colorado Springs Airport (COS)

On average, flying from Recife to Colorado Springs generates about 650 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 650 kilograms equals 1 434 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Recife to Colorado Springs

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

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 Colorado Springs Airport
City: Colorado Springs, CO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: COS
ICAO Code: KCOS
Coordinates: 38°48′20″N, 104°42′3″W