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How far is Greensboro, NC, from Recife?

The distance between Recife (Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport) and Greensboro (Greensboro Piedmont Triad International Airport) is 4219 miles / 6790 kilometers / 3666 nautical miles.

Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport – Greensboro Piedmont Triad International Airport

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Distance from Recife to Greensboro

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4219.330 miles
  • 6790.354 kilometers
  • 3666.498 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
  • 4226.524 miles
  • 6801.932 kilometers
  • 3672.749 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 Greensboro?

The estimated flight time from Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Greensboro Piedmont Triad International Airport is 8 hours and 29 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and Greensboro Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)

On average, flying from Recife to Greensboro generates about 484 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 484 kilograms equals 1 067 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Recife to Greensboro

See the map of the shortest flight path between Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and Greensboro Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO).

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 Greensboro Piedmont Triad International Airport
City: Greensboro, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GSO
ICAO Code: KGSO
Coordinates: 36°5′52″N, 79°56′14″W