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How far is Washington D.C. from Recife?

The distance between Recife (Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport) and Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) is 4235 miles / 6815 kilometers / 3680 nautical miles.

Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport – Washington Dulles International Airport

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Distance from Recife to Washington D.C.

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4234.737 miles
  • 6815.148 kilometers
  • 3679.886 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
  • 4243.124 miles
  • 6828.646 kilometers
  • 3687.174 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 Washington D.C.?

The estimated flight time from Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport is 8 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)

On average, flying from Recife to Washington D.C. generates about 486 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 486 kilograms equals 1 071 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Recife to Washington D.C.

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

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 Washington Dulles International Airport
City: Washington D.C.
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAD
ICAO Code: KIAD
Coordinates: 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″W