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How far is Niamey from Recife?

The distance between Recife (Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport) and Niamey (Diori Hamani International Airport) is 2949 miles / 4747 kilometers / 2563 nautical miles.

Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport – Diori Hamani International Airport

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Distance from Recife to Niamey

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2949.474 miles
  • 4746.718 kilometers
  • 2563.023 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
  • 2951.016 miles
  • 4749.199 kilometers
  • 2564.363 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 Niamey?

The estimated flight time from Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Diori Hamani International Airport is 6 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and Diori Hamani International Airport (NIM)

On average, flying from Recife to Niamey generates about 328 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 328 kilograms equals 724 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Recife to Niamey

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

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 Diori Hamani International Airport
City: Niamey
Country: Niger Flag of Niger
IATA Code: NIM
ICAO Code: DRRN
Coordinates: 13°28′53″N, 2°11′0″E