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Distance from Recife to Curitiba

Straight line

2,455 km
1,526 mi · 1,326 NM

By road

3,033 km
1,885 mi

Travel time

42 h 16 min
flight ≈ 3 h 34 min

Direction

SW 217°
initial bearing

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How far is Recife from Curitiba?

Recife (Brazil) and Curitiba (Brazil) are quite far apart: 2,455 km in a straight line, that is 1,526 miles or 1,326 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Recife to Curitiba is 3,033 km (1,885 miles), about 42 h 16 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 24% longer than the straight line.

From Recife, Curitiba lies to the south-west (initial bearing 217°). Both cities are in Brazil. The halfway point is at -16.8660°, -41.7446°.

A direct flight would take about 3 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 Curitiba?

By road it is 3,033 km (1,885 miles) from Recife to Curitiba; in a straight line it is 2,455 km (1,526 miles).

How long is the drive from Recife to Curitiba?

About 42 h 16 min on the fastest route (3,033 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Curitiba from Recife?

Curitiba is to the south-west of Recife, at an initial bearing of 217°.

How long is the flight from Recife to Curitiba?

A direct flight would take about 3 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.