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How far is Kirkenes from Recife?

The distance between Recife (Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport) and Kirkenes (Kirkenes Airport, Høybuktmoen) is 6157 miles / 9910 kilometers / 5351 nautical miles.

Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport – Kirkenes Airport, Høybuktmoen

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Distance from Recife to Kirkenes

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6157.492 miles
  • 9909.522 kilometers
  • 5350.714 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
  • 6165.458 miles
  • 9922.343 kilometers
  • 5357.637 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 Kirkenes?

The estimated flight time from Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Kirkenes Airport, Høybuktmoen is 12 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and Kirkenes Airport, Høybuktmoen (KKN)

On average, flying from Recife to Kirkenes generates about 738 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 738 kilograms equals 1 627 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Recife to Kirkenes

See the map of the shortest flight path between Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and Kirkenes Airport, Høybuktmoen (KKN).

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 Kirkenes Airport, Høybuktmoen
City: Kirkenes
Country: Norway Flag of Norway
IATA Code: KKN
ICAO Code: ENKR
Coordinates: 69°43′32″N, 29°53′28″E