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How far is Quito from Recife?

The distance between Recife (Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport) and Quito (Mariscal Sucre International Airport) is 3044 miles / 4898 kilometers / 2645 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Recife (REC) to Quito (UIO) is 5147 miles / 8283 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 113 hours 56 minutes.

Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport – Mariscal Sucre International Airport

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Distance from Recife to Quito

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3043.752 miles
  • 4898.444 kilometers
  • 2644.948 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
  • 3040.947 miles
  • 4893.930 kilometers
  • 2642.511 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 Quito?

The estimated flight time from Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Mariscal Sucre International Airport is 6 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)

On average, flying from Recife to Quito generates about 339 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 339 kilograms equals 748 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 Quito

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

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 Mariscal Sucre International Airport
City: Quito
Country: Ecuador Flag of Ecuador
IATA Code: UIO
ICAO Code: SEQM
Coordinates: 0°7′45″S, 78°21′27″W