How far is Durban from Recife?
The distance between Recife (Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport) and Durban (King Shaka International Airport) is 4509 miles / 7256 kilometers / 3918 nautical miles.
Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport – King Shaka International Airport
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Distance from Recife to Durban
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Recife to Durban. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 4508.622 miles
- 7255.924 kilometers
- 3917.886 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- 4504.826 miles
- 7249.815 kilometers
- 3914.587 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 Durban?
The estimated flight time from Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport to King Shaka International Airport is 9 hours and 2 minutes.
What is the time difference between Recife and Durban?
The time difference between Recife and Durban is 5 hours. Durban is 5 hours ahead of Recife.
Flight carbon footprint between Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and King Shaka International Airport (DUR)
On average, flying from Recife to Durban generates about 521 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 521 kilograms equals 1 148 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Recife to Durban
See the map of the shortest flight path between Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and King Shaka International Airport (DUR).
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 | King Shaka International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Durban |
| Country: | South Africa  |
| IATA Code: | DUR |
| ICAO Code: | FALE |
| Coordinates: | 29°37′0″S, 31°6′29″E |