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How far is Huambo from Recife?

The distance between Recife (Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport) and Huambo (Albano Machado Airport) is 3458 miles / 5565 kilometers / 3005 nautical miles.

Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport – Albano Machado Airport

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Distance from Recife to Huambo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3457.814 miles
  • 5564.813 kilometers
  • 3004.758 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
  • 3453.760 miles
  • 5558.288 kilometers
  • 3001.236 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 Huambo?

The estimated flight time from Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Albano Machado Airport is 7 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and Albano Machado Airport (NOV)

On average, flying from Recife to Huambo generates about 389 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 389 kilograms equals 859 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Recife to Huambo

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

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 Albano Machado Airport
City: Huambo
Country: Angola Flag of Angola
IATA Code: NOV
ICAO Code: FNHU
Coordinates: 12°48′32″S, 15°45′37″E