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Distance from Nova Iguaçu to Recife

Straight line

1,868 km
1,161 mi · 1,008 NM

By road

2,292 km
1,424 mi

Travel time

35 h 33 min
flight ≈ 2 h 50 min

Direction

NNE 31°
initial bearing

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How far is Nova Iguaçu from Recife?

Nova Iguaçu (Brazil) and Recife (Brazil) are quite far apart: 1,868 km in a straight line, that is 1,161 miles or 1,008 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Nova Iguaçu to Recife is 2,292 km (1,424 miles), about 35 h 33 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 23% longer than the straight line.

From Nova Iguaçu, Recife lies to the north-east (initial bearing 31°). Both cities are in Brazil. The halfway point is at -15.4476°, -39.0135°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 50 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 Nova Iguaçu from Recife?

By road it is 2,292 km (1,424 miles) from Nova Iguaçu to Recife; in a straight line it is 1,868 km (1,161 miles).

How long is the drive from Nova Iguaçu to Recife?

About 35 h 33 min on the fastest route (2,292 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Recife from Nova Iguaçu?

Recife is to the north-east of Nova Iguaçu, at an initial bearing of 31°.

How long is the flight from Nova Iguaçu to Recife?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 50 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.