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How far is Polokwane from Recife?

The distance between Recife (Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport) and Polokwane (Polokwane International Airport) is 4381 miles / 7051 kilometers / 3807 nautical miles.

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

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Distance from Recife to Polokwane

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4381.043 miles
  • 7050.605 kilometers
  • 3807.022 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
  • 4376.643 miles
  • 7043.524 kilometers
  • 3803.199 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 Polokwane?

The estimated flight time from Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Polokwane International Airport is 8 hours and 47 minutes.

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

On average, flying from Recife to Polokwane generates about 504 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 504 kilograms equals 1 112 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Recife to Polokwane

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

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 Polokwane International Airport
City: Polokwane
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: PTG
ICAO Code: FAPP
Coordinates: 23°50′43″S, 29°27′30″E