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Distance from Recife to Chongqing

Straight line

15,350 km
9,538 mi · 8,288 NM

By road

12,048 km
7,487 mi

Travel time

141 h 16 min
flight ≈ 19 h 41 min

Direction

NE 54°
initial bearing

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How far is Recife from Chongqing?

Recife (Brazil) and Chongqing (China) are very far apart: 15,350 km in a straight line, that is 9,538 miles or 8,288 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Recife to Chongqing is 12,048 km (7,487 miles), about 141 h 16 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Recife, Chongqing lies to the north-east (initial bearing 54°). The route crosses from Brazil into China. The halfway point is at 29.4911°, 25.3600°.

A direct flight would take about 19 h 41 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 Chongqing?

By road it is 12,048 km (7,487 miles) from Recife to Chongqing; in a straight line it is 15,350 km (9,538 miles).

How long is the drive from Recife to Chongqing?

About 141 h 16 min on the fastest route (12,048 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Chongqing from Recife?

Chongqing is to the north-east of Recife, at an initial bearing of 54°.

How long is the flight from Recife to Chongqing?

A direct flight would take about 19 h 41 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.