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How far is Douala from Recife?

The distance between Recife (Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport) and Douala (Douala International Airport) is 3191 miles / 5135 kilometers / 2773 nautical miles.

Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport – Douala International Airport

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Distance from Recife to Douala

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3190.906 miles
  • 5135.265 kilometers
  • 2772.821 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
  • 3188.750 miles
  • 5131.795 kilometers
  • 2770.948 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 Douala?

The estimated flight time from Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Douala International Airport is 6 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and Douala International Airport (DLA)

On average, flying from Recife to Douala generates about 357 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 357 kilograms equals 787 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Recife to Douala

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

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 Douala International Airport
City: Douala
Country: Cameroon Flag of Cameroon
IATA Code: DLA
ICAO Code: FKKD
Coordinates: 4°0′21″N, 9°43′10″E