How far is Houston, TX, from Recife?
The distance between Recife (Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport) and Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) is 4789 miles / 7707 kilometers / 4162 nautical miles.
Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport – Houston George Bush Intercontinental 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)- 4789.042 miles
- 7707.217 kilometers
- 4161.564 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- 4791.624 miles
- 7711.371 kilometers
- 4163.807 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 George Bush Intercontinental Airport is 9 hours and 34 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 George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
On average, flying from Recife to Houston generates about 556 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 556 kilograms equals 1 227 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 George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).
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 George Bush Intercontinental Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Houston, TX |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAH |
| ICAO Code: | KIAH |
| Coordinates: | 29°59′3″N, 95°20′29″W |