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How far is Gamba from Recife?

The distance between Recife (Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport) and Gamba (Gamba Airport) is 3116 miles / 5015 kilometers / 2708 nautical miles.

Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport – Gamba Airport

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Distance from Recife to Gamba

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3116.429 miles
  • 5015.407 kilometers
  • 2708.103 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
  • 3113.134 miles
  • 5010.104 kilometers
  • 2705.240 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 Gamba?

The estimated flight time from Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Gamba Airport is 6 hours and 24 minutes.

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

On average, flying from Recife to Gamba generates about 348 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 348 kilograms equals 768 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Recife to Gamba

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

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 Gamba Airport
City: Gamba
Country: Gabon Flag of Gabon
IATA Code: GAX
ICAO Code: FOGX
Coordinates: 2°47′7″S, 10°2′49″E