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How far is Shakawe from Recife?

The distance between Recife (Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport) and Shakawe (Shakawe Airport) is 3872 miles / 6231 kilometers / 3364 nautical miles.

Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport – Shakawe Airport

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Distance from Recife to Shakawe

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3871.546 miles
  • 6230.650 kilometers
  • 3364.282 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
  • 3867.336 miles
  • 6223.874 kilometers
  • 3360.623 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 Shakawe?

The estimated flight time from Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Shakawe Airport is 7 hours and 49 minutes.

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

On average, flying from Recife to Shakawe generates about 440 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 440 kilograms equals 971 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Recife to Shakawe

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

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 Shakawe Airport
City: Shakawe
Country: Botswana Flag of Botswana
IATA Code: SWX
ICAO Code: FBSW
Coordinates: 18°22′26″S, 21°49′57″E