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How far is Hammerfest from Recife?

The distance between Recife (Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport) and Hammerfest (Hammerfest Airport) is 6062 miles / 9756 kilometers / 5268 nautical miles.

Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport – Hammerfest Airport

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Distance from Recife to Hammerfest

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6062.186 miles
  • 9756.143 kilometers
  • 5267.896 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
  • 6070.774 miles
  • 9769.963 kilometers
  • 5275.358 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 Hammerfest?

The estimated flight time from Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Hammerfest Airport is 11 hours and 58 minutes.

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

On average, flying from Recife to Hammerfest generates about 725 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 725 kilograms equals 1 599 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Recife to Hammerfest

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

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 Hammerfest Airport
City: Hammerfest
Country: Norway Flag of Norway
IATA Code: HFT
ICAO Code: ENHF
Coordinates: 70°40′46″N, 23°40′6″E