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How far is Cartago from Recife?

The distance between Recife (Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport) and Cartago (Santa Ana Airport) is 2966 miles / 4774 kilometers / 2578 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Recife (REC) to Cartago (CRC) is 5687 miles / 9152 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 129 hours 13 minutes.

Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport – Santa Ana Airport

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Distance from Recife to Cartago

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2966.135 miles
  • 4773.531 kilometers
  • 2577.501 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
  • 2964.545 miles
  • 4770.973 kilometers
  • 2576.119 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 Cartago?

The estimated flight time from Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Santa Ana Airport is 6 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and Santa Ana Airport (CRC)

On average, flying from Recife to Cartago generates about 330 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 330 kilograms equals 728 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Recife to Cartago

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

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 Santa Ana Airport
City: Cartago
Country: Colombia Flag of Colombia
IATA Code: CRC
ICAO Code: SKGO
Coordinates: 4°45′29″N, 75°57′20″W