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How far is Tangier from Recife?

The distance between Recife (Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport) and Tangier (Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport) is 3559 miles / 5728 kilometers / 3093 nautical miles.

Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport – Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport

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Distance from Recife to Tangier

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3559.090 miles
  • 5727.801 kilometers
  • 3092.765 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
  • 3569.468 miles
  • 5744.502 kilometers
  • 3101.783 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 Tangier?

The estimated flight time from Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport is 7 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport (TNG)

On average, flying from Recife to Tangier generates about 402 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 402 kilograms equals 886 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Recife to Tangier

See the map of the shortest flight path between Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport (TNG).

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 Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport
City: Tangier
Country: Morocco Flag of Morocco
IATA Code: TNG
ICAO Code: GMTT
Coordinates: 35°43′36″N, 5°55′0″W