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How far is London from Recife?

The distance between Recife (Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport) and London (London International Airport) is 4563 miles / 7344 kilometers / 3965 nautical miles.

Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport – London International Airport

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Distance from Recife to London

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4563.157 miles
  • 7343.690 kilometers
  • 3965.275 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
  • 4571.667 miles
  • 7357.384 kilometers
  • 3972.670 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 London?

The estimated flight time from Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport to London International Airport is 9 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and London International Airport (YXU)

On average, flying from Recife to London generates about 527 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 527 kilograms equals 1 163 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Recife to London

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

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 London International Airport
City: London
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YXU
ICAO Code: CYXU
Coordinates: 43°2′8″N, 81°9′14″W