How far is Lafayette, LA, from Recife?
The distance between Recife (Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport) and Lafayette (Lafayette Regional Airport) is 4612 miles / 7422 kilometers / 4007 nautical miles.
Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport – Lafayette Regional Airport
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Distance from Recife to Lafayette
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Recife to Lafayette. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 4611.746 miles
- 7421.886 kilometers
- 4007.498 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- 4614.990 miles
- 7427.106 kilometers
- 4010.317 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 Lafayette?
The estimated flight time from Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport is 9 hours and 13 minutes.
What is the time difference between Recife and Lafayette?
The time difference between Recife and Lafayette is 3 hours. Lafayette is 3 hours behind Recife.
Flight carbon footprint between Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)
On average, flying from Recife to Lafayette generates about 534 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 534 kilograms equals 1 177 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Recife to Lafayette
See the map of the shortest flight path between Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT).
Airport information
| Origin | Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Recife |
| Country: | Brazil  |
| IATA Code: | REC |
| ICAO Code: | SBRF |
| Coordinates: | 8°7′35″S, 34°55′24″W |
| Destination | Lafayette Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lafayette, LA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LFT |
| ICAO Code: | KLFT |
| Coordinates: | 30°12′19″N, 91°59′15″W |