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How far is Luleå from Recife?

The distance between Recife (Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport) and Luleå (Luleå Airport) is 5836 miles / 9392 kilometers / 5071 nautical miles.

Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport – Luleå Airport

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Distance from Recife to Luleå

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5835.837 miles
  • 9391.869 kilometers
  • 5071.204 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
  • 5844.678 miles
  • 9406.098 kilometers
  • 5078.887 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 Luleå?

The estimated flight time from Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Luleå Airport is 11 hours and 32 minutes.

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

On average, flying from Recife to Luleå generates about 694 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 694 kilograms equals 1 531 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Recife to Luleå

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

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 Luleå Airport
City: Luleå
Country: Sweden Flag of Sweden
IATA Code: LLA
ICAO Code: ESPA
Coordinates: 65°32′37″N, 22°7′19″E