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Distance from Guangzhou to Recife

Straight line

16,240 km
10,091 mi · 8,769 NM

By road

13,290 km
8,258 mi

Travel time

155 h 3 min
flight ≈ 20 h 48 min

Direction

WNW 291°
initial bearing

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How far is Guangzhou from Recife?

Guangzhou (China) and Recife (Brazil) are very far apart: 16,240 km in a straight line, that is 10,091 miles or 8,769 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Guangzhou to Recife is 13,290 km (8,258 miles), about 155 h 3 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Guangzhou, Recife lies to the west (initial bearing 291°). The route crosses from China into Brazil. The halfway point is at 25.5294°, 31.8247°.

A direct flight would take about 20 h 48 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 Guangzhou from Recife?

By road it is 13,290 km (8,258 miles) from Guangzhou to Recife; in a straight line it is 16,240 km (10,091 miles).

How long is the drive from Guangzhou to Recife?

About 155 h 3 min on the fastest route (13,290 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Recife from Guangzhou?

Recife is to the west of Guangzhou, at an initial bearing of 291°.

How long is the flight from Guangzhou to Recife?

A direct flight would take about 20 h 48 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.