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How far is Ipiales from Recife?

The distance between Recife (Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport) and Ipiales (San Luis Airport) is 3012 miles / 4847 kilometers / 2617 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Recife (REC) to Ipiales (IPI) is 5287 miles / 8509 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 117 hours 30 minutes.

Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport – San Luis Airport

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Distance from Recife to Ipiales

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3011.665 miles
  • 4846.805 kilometers
  • 2617.065 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
  • 3009.089 miles
  • 4842.659 kilometers
  • 2614.827 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 Ipiales?

The estimated flight time from Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport to San Luis Airport is 6 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and San Luis Airport (IPI)

On average, flying from Recife to Ipiales generates about 336 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 336 kilograms equals 740 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Recife to Ipiales

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

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 San Luis Airport
City: Ipiales
Country: Colombia Flag of Colombia
IATA Code: IPI
ICAO Code: SKIP
Coordinates: 0°51′42″N, 77°40′18″W