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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.

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
City: Recife
Country: Brazil Flag of Brazil
IATA Code: REC
ICAO Code: SBRF
Coordinates: 8°7′35″S, 34°55′24″W
Destination Príncipe Airport
City: Principe
Country: São Tomé and Principe Flag of São Tomé and Principe
IATA Code: PCP
ICAO Code: FPPR
Coordinates: 1°39′46″N, 7°24′42″E