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How far is Norfolk, VA, from Recife?

The distance between Recife (Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport) and Norfolk (Norfolk International Airport) is 4091 miles / 6584 kilometers / 3555 nautical miles.

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

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Distance from Recife to Norfolk

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4091.011 miles
  • 6583.843 kilometers
  • 3554.991 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
  • 4099.169 miles
  • 6596.973 kilometers
  • 3562.080 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 Norfolk?

The estimated flight time from Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Norfolk International Airport is 8 hours and 14 minutes.

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

On average, flying from Recife to Norfolk generates about 468 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 468 kilograms equals 1 031 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Recife to Norfolk

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

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 Norfolk International Airport
City: Norfolk, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ORF
ICAO Code: KORF
Coordinates: 36°53′40″N, 76°12′4″W