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Distance from Recife to Buenos Aires

Straight line

3,798 km
2,360 mi · 2,051 NM

By road

4,663 km
2,897 mi

Travel time

61 h 31 min
flight ≈ 5 h 15 min

Direction

SW 216°
initial bearing

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How far is Recife from Buenos Aires?

Recife (Brazil) and Buenos Aires (Argentina) are very far apart: 3,798 km in a straight line, that is 2,360 miles or 2,051 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Recife to Buenos Aires is 4,663 km (2,897 miles), about 61 h 31 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 23% longer than the straight line.

From Recife, Buenos Aires lies to the south-west (initial bearing 216°). The route crosses from Brazil into Argentina. The halfway point is at -21.7441°, -45.5310°.

A direct flight would take about 5 h 15 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 Buenos Aires?

By road it is 4,663 km (2,897 miles) from Recife to Buenos Aires; in a straight line it is 3,798 km (2,360 miles).

How long is the drive from Recife to Buenos Aires?

About 61 h 31 min on the fastest route (4,663 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Buenos Aires from Recife?

Buenos Aires is to the south-west of Recife, at an initial bearing of 216°.

How long is the flight from Recife to Buenos Aires?

A direct flight would take about 5 h 15 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.