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How far is Castlegar from Recife?

The distance between Recife (Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport) and Castlegar (West Kootenay Regional Airport) is 6315 miles / 10163 kilometers / 5488 nautical miles.

Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport – West Kootenay Regional Airport

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Distance from Recife to Castlegar

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6315.146 miles
  • 10163.242 kilometers
  • 5487.712 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
  • 6318.277 miles
  • 10168.280 kilometers
  • 5490.432 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 Castlegar?

The estimated flight time from Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport to West Kootenay Regional Airport is 12 hours and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and West Kootenay Regional Airport (YCG)

On average, flying from Recife to Castlegar generates about 760 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 760 kilograms equals 1 675 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Recife to Castlegar

See the map of the shortest flight path between Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and West Kootenay Regional Airport (YCG).

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 West Kootenay Regional Airport
City: Castlegar
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YCG
ICAO Code: CYCG
Coordinates: 49°17′47″N, 117°37′55″W