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How far is Santander from Recife?

The distance between Recife (Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport) and Santander (Santander Airport) is 4049 miles / 6517 kilometers / 3519 nautical miles.

Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport – Santander Airport

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Distance from Recife to Santander

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4049.420 miles
  • 6516.910 kilometers
  • 3518.850 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
  • 4060.868 miles
  • 6535.333 kilometers
  • 3528.798 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 Santander?

The estimated flight time from Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Santander Airport is 8 hours and 10 minutes.

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

On average, flying from Recife to Santander generates about 463 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 463 kilograms equals 1 020 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Recife to Santander

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

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 Santander Airport
City: Santander
Country: Spain Flag of Spain
IATA Code: SDR
ICAO Code: LEXJ
Coordinates: 43°25′37″N, 3°49′12″W