How far is Johannesburg from Recife?
The distance between Recife (Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport) and Johannesburg (OR Tambo International Airport) is 4315 miles / 6944 kilometers / 3750 nautical miles.
Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport – OR Tambo International Airport
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Distance from Recife to Johannesburg
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Recife to Johannesburg. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 4314.937 miles
- 6944.218 kilometers
- 3749.578 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- 4310.977 miles
- 6937.846 kilometers
- 3746.137 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 Johannesburg?
The estimated flight time from Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport to OR Tambo International Airport is 8 hours and 40 minutes.
What is the time difference between Recife and Johannesburg?
Flight carbon footprint between Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and OR Tambo International Airport (JNB)
On average, flying from Recife to Johannesburg generates about 496 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 496 kilograms equals 1 093 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Recife to Johannesburg
See the map of the shortest flight path between Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and OR Tambo International Airport (JNB).
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 | OR Tambo International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Johannesburg |
| Country: | South Africa  |
| IATA Code: | JNB |
| ICAO Code: | FAOR |
| Coordinates: | 26°8′21″S, 28°14′45″E |