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How far is Springfield, IL, from Recife?

The distance between Recife (Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport) and Springfield (Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport) is 4805 miles / 7733 kilometers / 4175 nautical miles.

Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport – Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

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Distance from Recife to Springfield

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4804.899 miles
  • 7732.735 kilometers
  • 4175.343 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
  • 4811.058 miles
  • 7742.647 kilometers
  • 4180.695 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 Springfield?

The estimated flight time from Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport is 9 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)

On average, flying from Recife to Springfield generates about 559 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 559 kilograms equals 1 231 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Recife to Springfield

See the map of the shortest flight path between Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI).

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 Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
City: Springfield, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SPI
ICAO Code: KSPI
Coordinates: 39°50′38″N, 89°40′40″W