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How far is Cat Island from Recife?

The distance between Recife (Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport) and Cat Island (New Bight Airport) is 3528 miles / 5678 kilometers / 3066 nautical miles.

Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport – New Bight Airport

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Distance from Recife to Cat Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3528.441 miles
  • 5678.475 kilometers
  • 3066.131 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
  • 3533.052 miles
  • 5685.897 kilometers
  • 3070.139 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 Cat Island?

The estimated flight time from Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport to New Bight Airport is 7 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and New Bight Airport (TBI)

On average, flying from Recife to Cat Island generates about 398 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 398 kilograms equals 878 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Recife to Cat Island

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

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 New Bight Airport
City: Cat Island
Country: Bahamas Flag of Bahamas
IATA Code: TBI
ICAO Code: MYCB
Coordinates: 24°18′55″N, 75°27′8″W