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How far is Louisville, KY, from Recife?

The distance between Recife (Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport) and Louisville (Louisville International Airport) is 4564 miles / 7345 kilometers / 3966 nautical miles.

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

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Distance from Recife to Louisville

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4563.867 miles
  • 7344.832 kilometers
  • 3965.892 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
  • 4570.409 miles
  • 7355.360 kilometers
  • 3971.577 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 Louisville?

The estimated flight time from Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Louisville International Airport is 9 hours and 8 minutes.

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

On average, flying from Recife to Louisville generates about 528 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 528 kilograms equals 1 163 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Recife to Louisville

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

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 Louisville International Airport
City: Louisville, KY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SDF
ICAO Code: KSDF
Coordinates: 38°10′27″N, 85°44′9″W