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How far is Gibraltar from Recife?

The distance between Recife (Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport) and Gibraltar (Gibraltar International Airport) is 3602 miles / 5796 kilometers / 3130 nautical miles.

Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport – Gibraltar International Airport

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Distance from Recife to Gibraltar

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3601.735 miles
  • 5796.430 kilometers
  • 3129.822 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
  • 3612.098 miles
  • 5813.109 kilometers
  • 3138.828 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 Gibraltar?

The estimated flight time from Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Gibraltar International Airport is 7 hours and 19 minutes.

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

On average, flying from Recife to Gibraltar generates about 407 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 407 kilograms equals 897 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Recife to Gibraltar

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

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 Gibraltar International Airport
City: Gibraltar
Country: Gibraltar Flag of Gibraltar
IATA Code: GIB
ICAO Code: LXGB
Coordinates: 36°9′4″N, 5°20′58″W