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Distance from Istanbul to Recife

Straight line

8,472 km
5,264 mi · 4,575 NM

By road

4,225 km
2,625 mi

Travel time

44 h 26 min
flight ≈ 11 h 5 min

Direction

WSW 246°
initial bearing

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How far is Istanbul from Recife?

Istanbul (Türkiye) and Recife (Brazil) are very far apart: 8,472 km in a straight line, that is 5,264 miles or 4,575 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Istanbul to Recife is 4,225 km (2,625 miles), about 44 h 26 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Istanbul, Recife lies to the south-west (initial bearing 246°). The route crosses from Türkiye into Brazil. The halfway point is at 19.1518°, -7.7729°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 5 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 Istanbul from Recife?

By road it is 4,225 km (2,625 miles) from Istanbul to Recife; in a straight line it is 8,472 km (5,264 miles).

How long is the drive from Istanbul to Recife?

About 44 h 26 min on the fastest route (4,225 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Recife from Istanbul?

Recife is to the south-west of Istanbul, at an initial bearing of 246°.

How long is the flight from Istanbul to Recife?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 5 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.