How far is Zurich from Recife?

The distance between Recife (Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport) and Zurich (Zurich Airport) is 4659 miles / 7498 kilometers / 4049 nautical miles.

Distance from Recife to Zurich

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 4659.029 miles
• 7497.980 kilometers
• 4048.586 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

• 4668.798 miles
• 7513.703 kilometers
• 4057.075 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 Zurich?

The estimated flight time from Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Zurich Airport is 9 hours and 19 minutes.

What is the time difference between Recife and Zurich?

The time difference between Recife and Zurich is 4 hours. Zurich is 4 hours ahead of Recife.

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

On average, flying from Recife to Zurich generates about 540 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 540 kilograms equals 1 190 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Recife to Zurich

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

Airport information

Origin	Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport
City:	Recife
Country:	Brazil
IATA Code:	REC
ICAO Code:	SBRF
Coordinates:	8°7′35″S, 34°55′24″W

Destination	Zurich Airport
City:	Zurich
Country:	Switzerland
IATA Code:	ZRH
ICAO Code:	LSZH
Coordinates:	47°27′52″N, 8°32′57″E