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How far is Johannesburg from Recife?

The distance between Recife (Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport) and Johannesburg (Lanseria International Airport) is 4294 miles / 6911 kilometers / 3731 nautical miles.

Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport – Lanseria International Airport

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Distance from Recife to Johannesburg

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4294.030 miles
  • 6910.572 kilometers
  • 3731.410 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
  • 4290.080 miles
  • 6904.215 kilometers
  • 3727.978 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 Johannesburg?

The estimated flight time from Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Lanseria International Airport is 8 hours and 37 minutes.

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

On average, flying from Recife to Johannesburg generates about 493 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 493 kilograms equals 1 087 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Recife to Johannesburg

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

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 Lanseria International Airport
City: Johannesburg
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: HLA
ICAO Code: FALA
Coordinates: 25°56′18″S, 27°55′33″E