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How far is Grand Island, NE, from Recife?

The distance between Recife (Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport) and Grand Island (Central Nebraska Regional Airport) is 5245 miles / 8441 kilometers / 4558 nautical miles.

Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport – Central Nebraska Regional Airport

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Distance from Recife to Grand Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5245.258 miles
  • 8441.425 kilometers
  • 4558.005 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
  • 5250.032 miles
  • 8449.107 kilometers
  • 4562.153 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 Island?

The estimated flight time from Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Central Nebraska Regional Airport is 10 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI)

On average, flying from Recife to Grand Island generates about 616 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 616 kilograms equals 1 358 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Recife to Grand Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI).

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 Central Nebraska Regional Airport
City: Grand Island, NE
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GRI
ICAO Code: KGRI
Coordinates: 40°58′2″N, 98°18′34″W