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How far is Hay River from Recife?

The distance between Recife (Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport) and Hay River (Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport) is 6398 miles / 10297 kilometers / 5560 nautical miles.

Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport – Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport

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Distance from Recife to Hay River

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6398.495 miles
  • 10297.380 kilometers
  • 5560.141 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
  • 6403.810 miles
  • 10305.932 kilometers
  • 5564.758 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 Hay River?

The estimated flight time from Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport is 12 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY)

On average, flying from Recife to Hay River generates about 771 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 771 kilograms equals 1 700 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Recife to Hay River

See the map of the shortest flight path between Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY).

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 Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport
City: Hay River
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YHY
ICAO Code: CYHY
Coordinates: 60°50′22″N, 115°46′58″W