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How far is Namibe from Recife?

The distance between Recife (Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport) and Namibe (Yuri Gagarin Airport) is 3220 miles / 5182 kilometers / 2798 nautical miles.

Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport – Yuri Gagarin Airport

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Distance from Recife to Namibe

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3220.031 miles
  • 5182.137 kilometers
  • 2798.130 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
  • 3216.463 miles
  • 5176.395 kilometers
  • 2795.030 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 Namibe?

The estimated flight time from Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Yuri Gagarin Airport is 6 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and Yuri Gagarin Airport (MSZ)

On average, flying from Recife to Namibe generates about 361 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 361 kilograms equals 795 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Recife to Namibe

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

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 Yuri Gagarin Airport
City: Namibe
Country: Angola Flag of Angola
IATA Code: MSZ
ICAO Code: FNMO
Coordinates: 15°15′40″S, 12°8′48″E