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How far is Kalymnos Island from Recife?

The distance between Recife (Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport) and Kalymnos Island (Kalymnos Island National Airport) is 5058 miles / 8140 kilometers / 4395 nautical miles.

Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport – Kalymnos Island National Airport

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Distance from Recife to Kalymnos Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5057.761 miles
  • 8139.677 kilometers
  • 4395.074 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
  • 5061.882 miles
  • 8146.309 kilometers
  • 4398.655 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 Kalymnos Island?

The estimated flight time from Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Kalymnos Island National Airport is 10 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and Kalymnos Island National Airport (JKL)

On average, flying from Recife to Kalymnos Island generates about 591 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 591 kilograms equals 1 304 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Recife to Kalymnos Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and Kalymnos Island National Airport (JKL).

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 Kalymnos Island National Airport
City: Kalymnos Island
Country: Greece Flag of Greece
IATA Code: JKL
ICAO Code: LGKY
Coordinates: 36°57′47″N, 26°56′26″E