How far is New Orleans, LA, from Recife?
The distance between Recife (Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport) and New Orleans (Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport) is 4512 miles / 7261 kilometers / 3921 nautical miles.
Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport – Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
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Distance from Recife to New Orleans
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Recife to New Orleans. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 4512.059 miles
- 7261.455 kilometers
- 3920.872 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- 4515.562 miles
- 7267.092 kilometers
- 3923.916 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 New Orleans?
The estimated flight time from Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is 9 hours and 2 minutes.
What is the time difference between Recife and New Orleans?
The time difference between Recife and New Orleans is 3 hours. New Orleans is 3 hours behind Recife.
Flight carbon footprint between Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)
On average, flying from Recife to New Orleans generates about 521 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 521 kilograms equals 1 149 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Recife to New Orleans
See the map of the shortest flight path between Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).
Airport information
| Origin | Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Recife |
| Country: | Brazil  |
| IATA Code: | REC |
| ICAO Code: | SBRF |
| Coordinates: | 8°7′35″S, 34°55′24″W |
| Destination | Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | New Orleans, LA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MSY |
| ICAO Code: | KMSY |
| Coordinates: | 29°59′36″N, 90°15′28″W |