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How far is Memphis, TN, from Recife?

The distance between Recife (Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport) and Memphis (Memphis International Airport) is 4657 miles / 7495 kilometers / 4047 nautical miles.

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

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Distance from Recife to Memphis

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4657.071 miles
  • 7494.830 kilometers
  • 4046.884 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
  • 4661.996 miles
  • 7502.755 kilometers
  • 4051.164 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 Memphis?

The estimated flight time from Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Memphis International Airport is 9 hours and 19 minutes.

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

On average, flying from Recife to Memphis generates about 540 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 540 kilograms equals 1 189 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Recife to Memphis

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

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 Memphis International Airport
City: Memphis, TN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MEM
ICAO Code: KMEM
Coordinates: 35°2′32″N, 89°58′36″W