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How far is Columbus, OH, from Recife?

The distance between Recife (Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport) and Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) is 4503 miles / 7246 kilometers / 3913 nautical miles.

Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport – Rickenbacker International Airport

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Distance from Recife to Columbus

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4502.583 miles
  • 7246.206 kilometers
  • 3912.638 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
  • 4510.067 miles
  • 7258.249 kilometers
  • 3919.141 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 Columbus?

The estimated flight time from Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Rickenbacker International Airport is 9 hours and 1 minutes.

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

On average, flying from Recife to Columbus generates about 520 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 520 kilograms equals 1 146 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Recife to Columbus

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

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 Rickenbacker International Airport
City: Columbus, OH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LCK
ICAO Code: KLCK
Coordinates: 39°48′49″N, 82°55′40″W