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How far is Tulcán from Recife?

The distance between Recife (Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport) and Tulcán (Teniente Coronel Luis A. Mantilla International Airport) is 3013 miles / 4849 kilometers / 2619 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Recife (REC) to Tulcán (TUA) is 5278 miles / 8494 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 117 hours 18 minutes.

Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport – Teniente Coronel Luis A. Mantilla International Airport

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Distance from Recife to Tulcán

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3013.325 miles
  • 4849.477 kilometers
  • 2618.508 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
  • 3010.736 miles
  • 4845.310 kilometers
  • 2616.258 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 Tulcán?

The estimated flight time from Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Teniente Coronel Luis A. Mantilla International Airport is 6 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and Teniente Coronel Luis A. Mantilla International Airport (TUA)

On average, flying from Recife to Tulcán generates about 336 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 336 kilograms equals 740 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 Tulcán

See the map of the shortest flight path between Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and Teniente Coronel Luis A. Mantilla International Airport (TUA).

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 Teniente Coronel Luis A. Mantilla International Airport
City: Tulcán
Country: Ecuador Flag of Ecuador
IATA Code: TUA
ICAO Code: SETU
Coordinates: 0°48′34″N, 77°42′29″W