How far is Cape Town from Recife?
The distance between Recife (Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport) and Cape Town (Cape Town International Airport) is 3833 miles / 6168 kilometers / 3331 nautical miles.
Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport – Cape Town International Airport
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Distance from Recife to Cape Town
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Recife to Cape Town. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3832.787 miles
- 6168.274 kilometers
- 3330.601 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- 3831.523 miles
- 6166.239 kilometers
- 3329.503 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 Cape Town?
The estimated flight time from Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Cape Town International Airport is 7 hours and 45 minutes.
What is the time difference between Recife and Cape Town?
The time difference between Recife and Cape Town is 5 hours. Cape Town is 5 hours ahead of Recife.
Flight carbon footprint between Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
On average, flying from Recife to Cape Town generates about 436 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 436 kilograms equals 960 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Recife to Cape Town
See the map of the shortest flight path between Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT).
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 | Cape Town International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cape Town |
| Country: | South Africa  |
| IATA Code: | CPT |
| ICAO Code: | FACT |
| Coordinates: | 33°57′53″S, 18°36′6″E |