How far is Philadelphia, PA, from Recife?
The distance between Recife (Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport) and Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) is 4188 miles / 6740 kilometers / 3639 nautical miles.
Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport – Philadelphia International Airport
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Distance from Recife to Philadelphia
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Recife to Philadelphia. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 4188.107 miles
- 6740.104 kilometers
- 3639.365 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- 4197.144 miles
- 6754.648 kilometers
- 3647.218 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 Philadelphia?
The estimated flight time from Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport is 8 hours and 25 minutes.
What is the time difference between Recife and Philadelphia?
Flight carbon footprint between Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
On average, flying from Recife to Philadelphia generates about 480 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 480 kilograms equals 1 058 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Recife to Philadelphia
See the map of the shortest flight path between Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL).
Airport information
| Origin | Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Recife |
| Country: | Brazil  |
| IATA Code: | REC |
| ICAO Code: | SBRF |
| Coordinates: | 8°7′35″S, 34°55′24″W |
| Destination | Philadelphia International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Philadelphia, PA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | PHL |
| ICAO Code: | KPHL |
| Coordinates: | 39°52′18″N, 75°14′27″W |