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How far is Maputo from Recife?

The distance between Recife (Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport) and Maputo (Maputo International Airport) is 4583 miles / 7375 kilometers / 3982 nautical miles.

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

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Distance from Recife to Maputo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4582.669 miles
  • 7375.091 kilometers
  • 3982.230 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
  • 4578.179 miles
  • 7367.865 kilometers
  • 3978.329 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 Maputo?

The estimated flight time from Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Maputo International Airport is 9 hours and 10 minutes.

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

On average, flying from Recife to Maputo generates about 530 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 530 kilograms equals 1 168 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Recife to Maputo

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

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 Maputo International Airport
City: Maputo
Country: Mozambique Flag of Mozambique
IATA Code: MPM
ICAO Code: FQMA
Coordinates: 25°55′14″S, 32°34′21″E