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Distance from Recife to Brasília

Straight line

1,657 km
1,030 mi · 895 NM

By road

2,144 km
1,332 mi

Travel time

29 h 28 min
flight ≈ 2 h 34 min

Direction

WSW 238°
initial bearing

Open in the calculator (stops, directions, fuel cost) → Brasília → Recife

How far is Recife from Brasília?

Recife (Brazil) and Brasília (Brazil) are quite far apart: 1,657 km in a straight line, that is 1,030 miles or 895 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Recife to Brasília is 2,144 km (1,332 miles), about 29 h 28 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 29% longer than the straight line.

From Recife, Brasília lies to the south-west (initial bearing 238°). Both cities are in Brazil. The halfway point is at -11.9922°, -41.3120°.

A direct flight would take about 2 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 Recife from Brasília?

By road it is 2,144 km (1,332 miles) from Recife to Brasília; in a straight line it is 1,657 km (1,030 miles).

How long is the drive from Recife to Brasília?

About 29 h 28 min on the fastest route (2,144 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Brasília from Recife?

Brasília is to the south-west of Recife, at an initial bearing of 238°.

How long is the flight from Recife to Brasília?

A direct flight would take about 2 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.