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How far is Georgetown from Recife?

The distance between Recife (Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport) and Georgetown (Cheddi Jagan International Airport) is 1897 miles / 3053 kilometers / 1649 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Recife (REC) to Georgetown (GEO) is 3201 miles / 5152 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 83 hours 29 minutes.

Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport – Cheddi Jagan International Airport

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1897
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Distance from Recife to Georgetown

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1897.239 miles
  • 3053.310 kilometers
  • 1648.656 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
  • 1898.655 miles
  • 3055.589 kilometers
  • 1649.886 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 Georgetown?

The estimated flight time from Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Cheddi Jagan International Airport is 4 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and Cheddi Jagan International Airport (GEO)

On average, flying from Recife to Georgetown generates about 208 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 208 kilograms equals 459 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 Georgetown

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

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 Cheddi Jagan International Airport
City: Georgetown
Country: Guyana Flag of Guyana
IATA Code: GEO
ICAO Code: SYCJ
Coordinates: 6°29′54″N, 58°15′14″W