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How far is Island Lake from Recife?

The distance between Recife (Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport) and Island Lake (Island Lake Airport) is 5494 miles / 8841 kilometers / 4774 nautical miles.

Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport – Island Lake Airport

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Distance from Recife to Island Lake

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5493.556 miles
  • 8841.022 kilometers
  • 4773.770 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
  • 5501.266 miles
  • 8853.430 kilometers
  • 4780.470 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 Island Lake?

The estimated flight time from Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Island Lake Airport is 10 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and Island Lake Airport (YIV)

On average, flying from Recife to Island Lake generates about 649 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 649 kilograms equals 1 430 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Recife to Island Lake

See the map of the shortest flight path between Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and Island Lake Airport (YIV).

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 Island Lake Airport
City: Island Lake
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YIV
ICAO Code: CYIV
Coordinates: 53°51′25″N, 94°39′12″W