How far is Fortaleza from Recife?
The distance between Recife (Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport) and Fortaleza (Fortaleza Airport) is 389 miles / 625 kilometers / 338 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Recife (REC) to Fortaleza (FOR) is 502 miles / 808 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 24 minutes.
Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport – Fortaleza Airport
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Distance from Recife to Fortaleza
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Recife to Fortaleza. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 388.561 miles
- 625.328 kilometers
- 337.650 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- 389.645 miles
- 627.073 kilometers
- 338.592 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 Fortaleza?
The estimated flight time from Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Fortaleza Airport is 1 hour and 14 minutes.
What is the time difference between Recife and Fortaleza?
Flight carbon footprint between Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and Fortaleza Airport (FOR)
On average, flying from Recife to Fortaleza generates about 82 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 82 kilograms equals 181 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 Fortaleza
See the map of the shortest flight path between Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and Fortaleza Airport (FOR).
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 | Fortaleza Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fortaleza |
| Country: | Brazil |
| IATA Code: | FOR |
| ICAO Code: | SBFZ |
| Coordinates: | 3°46′34″S, 38°31′57″W |
Airlines flying from Recife (REC) to Fortaleza (FOR)
| Azul Brazilian Airlines |
| Gol Transportes Aéreos |
| LATAM Brasil |