How far is Principe from Recife?
The distance between Recife (Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport) and Principe (Príncipe Airport) is 2996 miles / 4822 kilometers / 2604 nautical miles.
Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport – Príncipe Airport
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Distance from Recife to Principe
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Recife to Principe. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2996.387 miles
- 4822.218 kilometers
- 2603.789 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- 2993.997 miles
- 4818.371 kilometers
- 2601.712 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 Principe?
The estimated flight time from Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Príncipe Airport is 6 hours and 10 minutes.
What is the time difference between Recife and Principe?
The time difference between Recife and Principe is 3 hours. Principe is 3 hours ahead of Recife.
Flight carbon footprint between Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and Príncipe Airport (PCP)
On average, flying from Recife to Principe generates about 334 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 334 kilograms equals 736 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Recife to Principe
See the map of the shortest flight path between Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and Príncipe Airport (PCP).
Airport information
Origin | Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport |
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City: | Recife |
Country: | Brazil |
IATA Code: | REC |
ICAO Code: | SBRF |
Coordinates: | 8°7′35″S, 34°55′24″W |
Destination | Príncipe Airport |
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City: | Principe |
Country: | São Tomé and Principe |
IATA Code: | PCP |
ICAO Code: | FPPR |
Coordinates: | 1°39′46″N, 7°24′42″E |