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How far is Wilmington, DE, from Recife?

The distance between Recife (Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport) and Wilmington (Wilmington Airport (Delaware)) is 4193 miles / 6749 kilometers / 3644 nautical miles.

Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport – Wilmington Airport (Delaware)

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Distance from Recife to Wilmington

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4193.488 miles
  • 6748.764 kilometers
  • 3644.041 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
  • 4202.410 miles
  • 6763.123 kilometers
  • 3651.794 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 Wilmington?

The estimated flight time from Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Wilmington Airport (Delaware) is 8 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and Wilmington Airport (Delaware) (ILG)

On average, flying from Recife to Wilmington generates about 481 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 481 kilograms equals 1 060 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Recife to Wilmington

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

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 Wilmington Airport (Delaware)
City: Wilmington, DE
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ILG
ICAO Code: KILG
Coordinates: 39°40′43″N, 75°36′23″W