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How far is Santiago from Recife?

The distance between Recife (Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport) and Santiago (Santiago International Airport) is 2874 miles / 4625 kilometers / 2497 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Recife (REC) to Santiago (SCL) is 3623 miles / 5830 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 73 hours 2 minutes.

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

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Distance from Recife to Santiago

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2873.591 miles
  • 4624.597 kilometers
  • 2497.083 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
  • 2875.197 miles
  • 4627.182 kilometers
  • 2498.478 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 Santiago?

The estimated flight time from Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Santiago International Airport is 5 hours and 56 minutes.

What is the time difference between Recife and Santiago?

There is no time difference between Recife and Santiago.

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

On average, flying from Recife to Santiago generates about 319 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 319 kilograms equals 704 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 Santiago

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

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 Santiago International Airport
City: Santiago
Country: Chile Flag of Chile
IATA Code: SCL
ICAO Code: SCEL
Coordinates: 33°23′34″S, 70°47′8″W