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How far is São Tomé from Recife?

The distance between Recife (Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport) and São Tomé (São Tomé International Airport) is 2929 miles / 4714 kilometers / 2546 nautical miles.

Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport – São Tomé International Airport

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Distance from Recife to São Tomé

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2929.329 miles
  • 4714.298 kilometers
  • 2545.517 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
  • 2926.775 miles
  • 4710.188 kilometers
  • 2543.298 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 São Tomé?

The estimated flight time from Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport to São Tomé International Airport is 6 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and São Tomé International Airport (TMS)

On average, flying from Recife to São Tomé generates about 326 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 326 kilograms equals 718 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Recife to São Tomé

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

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 São Tomé International Airport
City: São Tomé
Country: São Tomé and Principe Flag of São Tomé and Principe
IATA Code: TMS
ICAO Code: FPST
Coordinates: 0°22′41″N, 6°42′43″E