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How far is Kenema from Recife?

The distance between Recife (Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport) and Kenema (Kenema Airport) is 1973 miles / 3175 kilometers / 1714 nautical miles.

Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport – Kenema Airport

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Distance from Recife to Kenema

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1972.800 miles
  • 3174.914 kilometers
  • 1714.316 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
  • 1974.669 miles
  • 3177.921 kilometers
  • 1715.940 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 Kenema?

The estimated flight time from Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Kenema Airport is 4 hours and 14 minutes.

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

On average, flying from Recife to Kenema generates about 215 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 215 kilograms equals 474 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Recife to Kenema

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

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 Kenema Airport
City: Kenema
Country: Sierra Leone Flag of Sierra Leone
IATA Code: KEN
ICAO Code: GFKE
Coordinates: 7°53′28″N, 11°10′35″W