How far is Houston, TX, from Recife?
The distance between Recife (Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport) and Houston (Houston William P. Hobby Airport) is 4777 miles / 7687 kilometers / 4151 nautical miles.
Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport – Houston William P. Hobby Airport
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Distance from Recife to Houston
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Recife to Houston. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 4776.511 miles
- 7687.050 kilometers
- 4150.675 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- 4779.012 miles
- 7691.075 kilometers
- 4152.848 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 Houston?
The estimated flight time from Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Houston William P. Hobby Airport is 9 hours and 32 minutes.
What is the time difference between Recife and Houston?
The time difference between Recife and Houston is 3 hours. Houston is 3 hours behind Recife.
Flight carbon footprint between Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and Houston William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
On average, flying from Recife to Houston generates about 555 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 555 kilograms equals 1 223 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Recife to Houston
See the map of the shortest flight path between Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and Houston William P. Hobby Airport (HOU).
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 | Houston William P. Hobby Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Houston, TX |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | HOU |
| ICAO Code: | KHOU |
| Coordinates: | 29°38′43″N, 95°16′44″W |