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How far is Grand Forks, ND, from Recife?

The distance between Recife (Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport) and Grand Forks (Grand Forks International Airport) is 5400 miles / 8690 kilometers / 4692 nautical miles.

Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport – Grand Forks International Airport

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Distance from Recife to Grand Forks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5399.782 miles
  • 8690.108 kilometers
  • 4692.283 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
  • 5406.165 miles
  • 8700.380 kilometers
  • 4697.829 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 Grand Forks?

The estimated flight time from Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Grand Forks International Airport is 10 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and Grand Forks International Airport (GFK)

On average, flying from Recife to Grand Forks generates about 636 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 636 kilograms equals 1 403 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Recife to Grand Forks

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

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 Grand Forks International Airport
City: Grand Forks, ND
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GFK
ICAO Code: KGFK
Coordinates: 47°56′57″N, 97°10′33″W