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How far is Geneva from Recife?

The distance between Recife (Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport) and Geneva (Geneva Airport) is 4517 miles / 7269 kilometers / 3925 nautical miles.

Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport – Geneva Airport

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Distance from Recife to Geneva

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4516.783 miles
  • 7269.057 kilometers
  • 3924.977 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
  • 4526.827 miles
  • 7285.223 kilometers
  • 3933.706 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 Geneva?

The estimated flight time from Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Geneva Airport is 9 hours and 3 minutes.

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

On average, flying from Recife to Geneva generates about 522 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 522 kilograms equals 1 150 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Recife to Geneva

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

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 Geneva Airport
City: Geneva
Country: Switzerland Flag of Switzerland
IATA Code: GVA
ICAO Code: LSGG
Coordinates: 46°14′17″N, 6°6′32″E