How far is São Paulo from Recife?
The distance between Recife (Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport) and São Paulo (São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport) is 1302 miles / 2095 kilometers / 1131 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Recife (REC) to São Paulo (GRU) is 1643 miles / 2644 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 2 minutes.
Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport – São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport
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Distance from Recife to São Paulo
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Recife to São Paulo. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1301.901 miles
- 2095.206 kilometers
- 1131.321 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- 1305.384 miles
- 2100.813 kilometers
- 1134.348 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 São Paulo?
The estimated flight time from Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport to São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport is 2 hours and 57 minutes.
What is the time difference between Recife and São Paulo?
Flight carbon footprint between Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
On average, flying from Recife to São Paulo generates about 167 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 167 kilograms equals 368 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 São Paulo
See the map of the shortest flight path between Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU).
Airport information
| Origin | Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Recife |
| Country: | Brazil  |
| IATA Code: | REC |
| ICAO Code: | SBRF |
| Coordinates: | 8°7′35″S, 34°55′24″W |
| Destination | São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | São Paulo |
| Country: | Brazil |
| IATA Code: | GRU |
| ICAO Code: | SBGR |
| Coordinates: | 23°26′8″S, 46°28′23″W |
Airlines flying from Recife (REC) to São Paulo (GRU)
| Avianca Brazil |
| Azul Brazilian Airlines |
| Gol Transportes Aéreos |
| LATAM Brasil |