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Distance from Los Angeles to Recife

Straight line

9,904 km
6,154 mi · 5,348 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 12 h 53 min

Direction

E 100°
initial bearing

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How far is Los Angeles from Recife?

Los Angeles (United States) and Recife (Brazil) are very far apart: 9,904 km in a straight line, that is 6,154 miles or 5,348 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

There is no continuous road route between Los Angeles and Recife, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Los Angeles, Recife lies to the east (initial bearing 100°). The route crosses from United States into Brazil. The halfway point is at 17.1260°, -72.0385°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 53 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Los Angeles from Recife?

The straight-line distance between Los Angeles and Recife is 9,904 km (6,154 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Recife from Los Angeles?

Recife is to the east of Los Angeles, at an initial bearing of 100°.

How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Recife?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 53 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.