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How far is Makurdi from Recife?

The distance between Recife (Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport) and Makurdi (Makurdi Airport) is 3193 miles / 5138 kilometers / 2775 nautical miles.

Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport – Makurdi Airport

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Distance from Recife to Makurdi

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3192.862 miles
  • 5138.413 kilometers
  • 2774.521 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
  • 3191.712 miles
  • 5136.562 kilometers
  • 2773.522 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 Makurdi?

The estimated flight time from Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Makurdi Airport is 6 hours and 32 minutes.

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

On average, flying from Recife to Makurdi generates about 357 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 357 kilograms equals 788 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Recife to Makurdi

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

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 Makurdi Airport
City: Makurdi
Country: Nigeria Flag of Nigeria
IATA Code: MDI
ICAO Code: DNMK
Coordinates: 7°42′13″N, 8°36′50″E