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How far is Lugano from Recife?

The distance between Recife (Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport) and Lugano (Lugano Airport) is 4604 miles / 7410 kilometers / 4001 nautical miles.

Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport – Lugano Airport

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Distance from Recife to Lugano

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4604.294 miles
  • 7409.893 kilometers
  • 4001.022 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
  • 4613.781 miles
  • 7425.161 kilometers
  • 4009.266 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 Lugano?

The estimated flight time from Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Lugano Airport is 9 hours and 13 minutes.

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

On average, flying from Recife to Lugano generates about 533 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 533 kilograms equals 1 174 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Recife to Lugano

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

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 Lugano Airport
City: Lugano
Country: Switzerland Flag of Switzerland
IATA Code: LUG
ICAO Code: LSZA
Coordinates: 46°0′15″N, 8°54′38″E