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How far is Lake Charles, LA, from Recife?

The distance between Recife (Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport) and Lake Charles (Lake Charles Regional Airport) is 4677 miles / 7526 kilometers / 4064 nautical miles.

Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport – Lake Charles Regional Airport

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Distance from Recife to Lake Charles

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4676.648 miles
  • 7526.335 kilometers
  • 4063.896 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
  • 4679.646 miles
  • 7531.160 kilometers
  • 4066.501 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 Lake Charles?

The estimated flight time from Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Lake Charles Regional Airport is 9 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)

On average, flying from Recife to Lake Charles generates about 542 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 542 kilograms equals 1 195 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Recife to Lake Charles

See the map of the shortest flight path between Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH).

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 Lake Charles Regional Airport
City: Lake Charles, LA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LCH
ICAO Code: KLCH
Coordinates: 30°7′33″N, 93°13′23″W