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How far is Harrisburg, PA, from Recife?

The distance between Recife (Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport) and Harrisburg (Harrisburg International Airport) is 4263 miles / 6861 kilometers / 3704 nautical miles.

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

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Distance from Recife to Harrisburg

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4262.977 miles
  • 6860.597 kilometers
  • 3704.426 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
  • 4271.779 miles
  • 6874.761 kilometers
  • 3712.074 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 Harrisburg?

The estimated flight time from Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Harrisburg International Airport is 8 hours and 34 minutes.

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

On average, flying from Recife to Harrisburg generates about 489 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 489 kilograms equals 1 079 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Recife to Harrisburg

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

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 Harrisburg International Airport
City: Harrisburg, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MDT
ICAO Code: KMDT
Coordinates: 40°11′36″N, 76°45′48″W