How far is Matadi from Recife?

The distance between Recife (Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport) and Matadi (Matadi Tshimpi Airport) is 3323 miles / 5348 kilometers / 2888 nautical miles.

Distance from Recife to Matadi

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 3322.913 miles
• 5347.710 kilometers
• 2887.532 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

• 3319.086 miles
• 5341.552 kilometers
• 2884.207 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 Matadi?

The estimated flight time from Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Matadi Tshimpi Airport is 6 hours and 47 minutes.

What is the time difference between Recife and Matadi?

The time difference between Recife and Matadi is 4 hours. Matadi is 4 hours ahead of Recife.

Flight carbon footprint between Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and Matadi Tshimpi Airport (MAT)

On average, flying from Recife to Matadi generates about 373 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 373 kilograms equals 822 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Recife to Matadi

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

Airport information

Origin	Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport
City:	Recife
Country:	Brazil
IATA Code:	REC
ICAO Code:	SBRF
Coordinates:	8°7′35″S, 34°55′24″W

Destination	Matadi Tshimpi Airport
City:	Matadi
Country:	Congo (Kinshasa)
IATA Code:	MAT
ICAO Code:	FZAM
Coordinates:	5°47′58″S, 13°26′25″E