How far is Recife from Salvador?
The distance between Salvador (Salvador International Airport) and Recife (Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport) is 402 miles / 647 kilometers / 349 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Salvador (SSA) to Recife (REC) is 483 miles / 778 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 47 minutes.
Salvador International Airport – Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport
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Distance from Salvador to Recife
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Salvador to Recife. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 401.796 miles
- 646.629 kilometers
- 349.152 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- 403.052 miles
- 648.650 kilometers
- 350.243 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 Salvador to Recife?
The estimated flight time from Salvador International Airport to Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport is 1 hour and 15 minutes.
What is the time difference between Salvador and Recife?
Flight carbon footprint between Salvador International Airport (SSA) and Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC)
On average, flying from Salvador to Recife generates about 84 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 84 kilograms equals 186 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Salvador to Recife
See the map of the shortest flight path between Salvador International Airport (SSA) and Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC).
Airport information
| Origin | Salvador International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Salvador |
| Country: | Brazil  |
| IATA Code: | SSA |
| ICAO Code: | SBSV |
| Coordinates: | 12°54′31″S, 38°19′20″W |
| Destination | 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 |
Airlines flying from Salvador (SSA) to Recife (REC)
| Avianca Brazil |
| Azul Brazilian Airlines |
| Gol Transportes Aéreos |
| LATAM Brasil |