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How far is Panama City from Recife?

The distance between Recife (Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport) and Panama City (Tocumen International Airport) is 3284 miles / 5284 kilometers / 2853 nautical miles.

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

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Distance from Recife to Panama City

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3283.597 miles
  • 5284.438 kilometers
  • 2853.368 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
  • 3282.695 miles
  • 5282.985 kilometers
  • 2852.584 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 Panama City?

The estimated flight time from Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Tocumen International Airport is 6 hours and 43 minutes.

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

On average, flying from Recife to Panama City generates about 368 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 368 kilograms equals 812 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Recife to Panama City

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

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 Tocumen International Airport
City: Panama City
Country: Panama Flag of Panama
IATA Code: PTY
ICAO Code: MPTO
Coordinates: 9°4′16″N, 79°23′0″W

Airlines flying from Recife (REC) to Panama City (PTY)

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