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How far is Tamale from Recife?

The distance between Recife (Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport) and Tamale (Tamale Airport) is 2642 miles / 4252 kilometers / 2296 nautical miles.

Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport – Tamale Airport

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Distance from Recife to Tamale

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2642.370 miles
  • 4252.483 kilometers
  • 2296.157 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
  • 2643.087 miles
  • 4253.637 kilometers
  • 2296.780 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 Tamale?

The estimated flight time from Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Tamale Airport is 5 hours and 30 minutes.

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

On average, flying from Recife to Tamale generates about 292 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 292 kilograms equals 643 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Recife to Tamale

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

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 Tamale Airport
City: Tamale
Country: Ghana Flag of Ghana
IATA Code: TML
ICAO Code: DGLE
Coordinates: 9°33′25″N, 0°51′47″W