How far is Salvador from Recife?
The distance between Recife (Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport) and Salvador (Salvador International Airport) is 402 miles / 647 kilometers / 349 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Recife (REC) to Salvador (SSA) is 483 miles / 778 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 50 minutes.
Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport – Salvador International Airport
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Distance from Recife to Salvador
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Recife to Salvador. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 401.796 miles
- 646.629 kilometers
- 349.152 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- 403.052 miles
- 648.650 kilometers
- 350.243 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 Salvador?
The estimated flight time from Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Salvador International Airport is 1 hour and 15 minutes.
What is the time difference between Recife and Salvador?
Flight carbon footprint between Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and Salvador International Airport (SSA)
On average, flying from Recife to Salvador generates about 84 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 84 kilograms equals 186 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 Salvador
See the map of the shortest flight path between Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and Salvador International Airport (SSA).
Airport information
| Origin | Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Recife |
| Country: | Brazil  |
| IATA Code: | REC |
| ICAO Code: | SBRF |
| Coordinates: | 8°7′35″S, 34°55′24″W |
| Destination | Salvador International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Salvador |
| Country: | Brazil |
| IATA Code: | SSA |
| ICAO Code: | SBSV |
| Coordinates: | 12°54′31″S, 38°19′20″W |
Airlines flying from Recife (REC) to Salvador (SSA)
| Avianca Brazil |
| Azul Brazilian Airlines |
| Gol Transportes Aéreos |
| LATAM Brasil |