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How far is Rio Branco from Recife?

The distance between Recife (Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport) and Rio Branco (Rio Branco International Airport) is 2255 miles / 3630 kilometers / 1960 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Recife (REC) to Rio Branco (RBR) is 3270 miles / 5263 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 74 hours 8 minutes.

Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport – Rio Branco International Airport

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Distance from Recife to Rio Branco

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2255.286 miles
  • 3629.532 kilometers
  • 1959.790 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
  • 2252.623 miles
  • 3625.245 kilometers
  • 1957.476 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 Rio Branco?

The estimated flight time from Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Rio Branco International Airport is 4 hours and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and Rio Branco International Airport (RBR)

On average, flying from Recife to Rio Branco generates about 247 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 247 kilograms equals 544 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Recife to Rio Branco

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

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 Rio Branco International Airport
City: Rio Branco
Country: Brazil Flag of Brazil
IATA Code: RBR
ICAO Code: SBRB
Coordinates: 9°52′7″S, 67°53′53″W