How far is Praia from Recife?
The distance between Recife (Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport) and Praia (Nelson Mandela International Airport) is 1769 miles / 2847 kilometers / 1537 nautical miles.
Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport – Nelson Mandela International Airport
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Distance from Recife to Praia
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Recife to Praia. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1768.911 miles
- 2846.787 kilometers
- 1537.142 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- 1776.245 miles
- 2858.589 kilometers
- 1543.515 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 Praia?
The estimated flight time from Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Nelson Mandela International Airport is 3 hours and 50 minutes.
What is the time difference between Recife and Praia?
The time difference between Recife and Praia is 2 hours. Praia is 2 hours ahead of Recife.
Flight carbon footprint between Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI)
On average, flying from Recife to Praia generates about 198 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 198 kilograms equals 436 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Recife to Praia
See the map of the shortest flight path between Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI).
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 | Nelson Mandela International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Praia |
| Country: | Cape Verde  |
| IATA Code: | RAI |
| ICAO Code: | GVNP |
| Coordinates: | 14°56′39″N, 23°29′0″W |