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Distance from Curitiba to Recife

Straight line

2,455 km
1,526 mi · 1,326 NM

By road

3,180 km
1,976 mi

Travel time

42 h 23 min
flight ≈ 3 h 34 min

Direction

NE 41°
initial bearing

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How far is Curitiba from Recife?

Curitiba (Brazil) and Recife (Brazil) are quite far apart: 2,455 km in a straight line, that is 1,526 miles or 1,326 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Curitiba to Recife is 3,180 km (1,976 miles), about 42 h 23 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 30% longer than the straight line.

From Curitiba, Recife lies to the north-east (initial bearing 41°). Both cities are in Brazil. The halfway point is at -16.8660°, -41.7446°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h 34 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Curitiba from Recife?

By road it is 3,180 km (1,976 miles) from Curitiba to Recife; in a straight line it is 2,455 km (1,526 miles).

How long is the drive from Curitiba to Recife?

About 42 h 23 min on the fastest route (3,180 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Recife from Curitiba?

Recife is to the north-east of Curitiba, at an initial bearing of 41°.

How long is the flight from Curitiba to Recife?

A direct flight would take about 3 h 34 min at an average cruising speed of 800 km/h.

How is the distance calculated?

The straight-line distance is computed on the WGS84 ellipsoid with the Vincenty formula, accurate to the metre. The road distance comes from OpenStreetMap roads.