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How far is Williston, ND, from Recife?

The distance between Recife (Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport) and Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) is 5687 miles / 9152 kilometers / 4942 nautical miles.

Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport – Williston Basin International Airport

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Distance from Recife to Williston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5686.676 miles
  • 9151.818 kilometers
  • 4941.586 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
  • 5691.941 miles
  • 9160.291 kilometers
  • 4946.161 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 Williston?

The estimated flight time from Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Williston Basin International Airport is 11 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA)

On average, flying from Recife to Williston generates about 674 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 674 kilograms equals 1 487 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Recife to Williston

See the map of the shortest flight path between Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA).

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 Williston Basin International Airport
City: Williston, ND
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: XWA
ICAO Code: KXWA
Coordinates: 48°15′30″N, 103°44′55″W