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How far is Tarija from Recife?

The distance between Recife (Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport) and Tarija (Capitán Oriel Lea Plaza Airport) is 2189 miles / 3522 kilometers / 1902 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Recife (REC) to Tarija (TJA) is 2844 miles / 4577 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 61 hours 12 minutes.

Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport – Capitán Oriel Lea Plaza Airport

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2189
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3522
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1902
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Distance from Recife to Tarija

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2188.707 miles
  • 3522.383 kilometers
  • 1901.935 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
  • 2188.201 miles
  • 3521.569 kilometers
  • 1901.495 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 Tarija?

The estimated flight time from Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Capitán Oriel Lea Plaza Airport is 4 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and Capitán Oriel Lea Plaza Airport (TJA)

On average, flying from Recife to Tarija generates about 239 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 239 kilograms equals 527 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 Tarija

See the map of the shortest flight path between Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and Capitán Oriel Lea Plaza Airport (TJA).

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 Capitán Oriel Lea Plaza Airport
City: Tarija
Country: Bolivia Flag of Bolivia
IATA Code: TJA
ICAO Code: SLTJ
Coordinates: 21°33′20″S, 64°42′4″W