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How far is Lynchburg, VA, from Recife?

The distance between Recife (Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport) and Lynchburg (Lynchburg Regional Airport) is 4238 miles / 6821 kilometers / 3683 nautical miles.

Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport – Lynchburg Regional Airport

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Distance from Recife to Lynchburg

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4238.228 miles
  • 6820.766 kilometers
  • 3682.919 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
  • 4245.879 miles
  • 6833.080 kilometers
  • 3689.568 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 Lynchburg?

The estimated flight time from Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Lynchburg Regional Airport is 8 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH)

On average, flying from Recife to Lynchburg generates about 486 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 486 kilograms equals 1 072 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Recife to Lynchburg

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

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 Lynchburg Regional Airport
City: Lynchburg, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LYH
ICAO Code: KLYH
Coordinates: 37°19′36″N, 79°12′1″W