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How far is Columbia, MO, from Recife?

The distance between Recife (Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Regional Airport) is 4889 miles / 7869 kilometers / 4249 nautical miles.

Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport – Columbia Regional 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)
  • 4889.470 miles
  • 7868.839 kilometers
  • 4248.833 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
  • 4894.899 miles
  • 7877.577 kilometers
  • 4253.551 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 Regional Airport is 9 hours and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and Columbia Regional Airport (COU)

On average, flying from Recife to Columbia generates about 569 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 569 kilograms equals 1 255 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 Regional Airport (COU).

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 Columbia Regional Airport
City: Columbia, MO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: COU
ICAO Code: KCOU
Coordinates: 38°49′5″N, 92°13′10″W