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How far is Lancaster, PA, from Recife?

The distance between Recife (Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport) and Lancaster (Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania)) is 4241 miles / 6826 kilometers / 3685 nautical miles.

Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport – Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania)

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Distance from Recife to Lancaster

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4241.172 miles
  • 6825.504 kilometers
  • 3685.478 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
  • 4250.051 miles
  • 6839.794 kilometers
  • 3693.194 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 Lancaster?

The estimated flight time from Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) is 8 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) (LNS)

On average, flying from Recife to Lancaster generates about 487 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 487 kilograms equals 1 073 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Recife to Lancaster

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

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 Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania)
City: Lancaster, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LNS
ICAO Code: KLNS
Coordinates: 40°7′18″N, 76°17′45″W