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How far is Melilla from Recife?

The distance between Recife (Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport) and Melilla (Melilla Airport) is 3642 miles / 5861 kilometers / 3165 nautical miles.

Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport – Melilla Airport

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Distance from Recife to Melilla

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3641.712 miles
  • 5860.768 kilometers
  • 3164.562 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
  • 3651.386 miles
  • 5876.337 kilometers
  • 3172.968 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 Melilla?

The estimated flight time from Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Melilla Airport is 7 hours and 23 minutes.

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

On average, flying from Recife to Melilla generates about 412 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 412 kilograms equals 908 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Recife to Melilla

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

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 Melilla Airport
City: Melilla
Country: Spain Flag of Spain
IATA Code: MLN
ICAO Code: GEML
Coordinates: 35°16′47″N, 2°57′22″W