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How far is Lethem from Recife?

The distance between Recife (Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport) and Lethem (Lethem Airport) is 1889 miles / 3040 kilometers / 1641 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Recife (REC) to Lethem (LTM) is 3519 miles / 5663 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 95 hours 26 minutes.

Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport – Lethem Airport

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1889
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3040
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Distance from Recife to Lethem

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1888.803 miles
  • 3039.734 kilometers
  • 1641.325 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
  • 1888.880 miles
  • 3039.858 kilometers
  • 1641.392 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 Lethem?

The estimated flight time from Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Lethem Airport is 4 hours and 4 minutes.

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

On average, flying from Recife to Lethem generates about 207 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 207 kilograms equals 457 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Recife to Lethem

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

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 Lethem Airport
City: Lethem
Country: Guyana Flag of Guyana
IATA Code: LTM
ICAO Code: SYLT
Coordinates: 3°22′21″N, 59°47′21″W