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How far is Kiel from Recife?

The distance between Recife (Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport) and Kiel (Kiel Airport) is 5034 miles / 8101 kilometers / 4374 nautical miles.

Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport – Kiel Airport

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Distance from Recife to Kiel

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5033.941 miles
  • 8101.342 kilometers
  • 4374.375 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
  • 5044.141 miles
  • 8117.759 kilometers
  • 4383.239 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 Kiel?

The estimated flight time from Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Kiel Airport is 10 hours and 1 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and Kiel Airport (KEL)

On average, flying from Recife to Kiel generates about 588 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 588 kilograms equals 1 297 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Recife to Kiel

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

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 Kiel Airport
City: Kiel
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: KEL
ICAO Code: EDHK
Coordinates: 54°22′45″N, 10°8′43″E