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How far is South Caicos from Recife?

The distance between Recife (Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport) and South Caicos (South Caicos Airport) is 3213 miles / 5171 kilometers / 2792 nautical miles.

Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport – South Caicos Airport

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Distance from Recife to South Caicos

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3213.148 miles
  • 5171.061 kilometers
  • 2792.149 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
  • 3217.594 miles
  • 5178.215 kilometers
  • 2796.013 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 South Caicos?

The estimated flight time from Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport to South Caicos Airport is 6 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and South Caicos Airport (XSC)

On average, flying from Recife to South Caicos generates about 360 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 360 kilograms equals 793 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Recife to South Caicos

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

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 South Caicos Airport
City: South Caicos
Country: Turks and Caicos Islands Flag of Turks and Caicos Islands
IATA Code: XSC
ICAO Code: MBSC
Coordinates: 21°30′56″N, 71°31′42″W