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How far is Latacunga from Recife?

The distance between Recife (Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport) and Latacunga (Cotopaxi International Airport) is 3051 miles / 4910 kilometers / 2651 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Recife (REC) to Latacunga (LTX) is 5073 miles / 8165 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 112 hours 18 minutes.

Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport – Cotopaxi International Airport

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Distance from Recife to Latacunga

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3050.979 miles
  • 4910.074 kilometers
  • 2651.228 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
  • 3048.033 miles
  • 4905.334 kilometers
  • 2648.669 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 Latacunga?

The estimated flight time from Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Cotopaxi International Airport is 6 hours and 16 minutes.

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

On average, flying from Recife to Latacunga generates about 340 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 340 kilograms equals 750 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 Latacunga

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

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 Cotopaxi International Airport
City: Latacunga
Country: Ecuador Flag of Ecuador
IATA Code: LTX
ICAO Code: SELT
Coordinates: 0°54′24″S, 78°36′56″W