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How far is El Paso, TX, from Recife?

The distance between Recife (Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport) and El Paso (El Paso International Airport) is 5448 miles / 8768 kilometers / 4734 nautical miles.

Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport – El Paso International Airport

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Distance from Recife to El Paso

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5448.063 miles
  • 8767.807 kilometers
  • 4734.237 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
  • 5449.235 miles
  • 8769.694 kilometers
  • 4735.256 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 El Paso?

The estimated flight time from Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport to El Paso International Airport is 10 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and El Paso International Airport (ELP)

On average, flying from Recife to El Paso generates about 643 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 643 kilograms equals 1 417 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Recife to El Paso

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

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 El Paso International Airport
City: El Paso, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ELP
ICAO Code: KELP
Coordinates: 31°48′25″N, 106°22′40″W