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How far is Lorient from Recife?

The distance between Recife (Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport) and Lorient (Lorient South Brittany Airport) is 4301 miles / 6923 kilometers / 3738 nautical miles.

Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport – Lorient South Brittany Airport

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Distance from Recife to Lorient

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4301.474 miles
  • 6922.551 kilometers
  • 3737.879 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
  • 4313.376 miles
  • 6941.707 kilometers
  • 3748.222 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 Lorient?

The estimated flight time from Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Lorient South Brittany Airport is 8 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and Lorient South Brittany Airport (LRT)

On average, flying from Recife to Lorient generates about 494 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 494 kilograms equals 1 090 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Recife to Lorient

See the map of the shortest flight path between Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and Lorient South Brittany Airport (LRT).

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 Lorient South Brittany Airport
City: Lorient
Country: France Flag of France
IATA Code: LRT
ICAO Code: LFRH
Coordinates: 47°45′38″N, 3°26′24″W