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How far is Makokou from Recife?

The distance between Recife (Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport) and Makokou (Makokou Airport) is 3350 miles / 5392 kilometers / 2911 nautical miles.

Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport – Makokou Airport

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Distance from Recife to Makokou

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3350.390 miles
  • 5391.930 kilometers
  • 2911.409 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
  • 3347.293 miles
  • 5386.946 kilometers
  • 2908.718 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 Makokou?

The estimated flight time from Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Makokou Airport is 6 hours and 50 minutes.

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

On average, flying from Recife to Makokou generates about 376 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 376 kilograms equals 830 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Recife to Makokou

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

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 Makokou Airport
City: Makokou
Country: Gabon Flag of Gabon
IATA Code: MKU
ICAO Code: FOOK
Coordinates: 0°34′45″N, 12°53′27″E