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Distance from Recife to Guangzhou

Straight line

16,240 km
10,091 mi · 8,769 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 20 h 48 min

Direction

ENE 60°
initial bearing

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How far is Recife from Guangzhou?

Recife (Brazil) and Guangzhou (China) are very far apart: 16,240 km in a straight line, that is 10,091 miles or 8,769 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Recife, Guangzhou lies to the north-east (initial bearing 60°). The route crosses from Brazil into China. The halfway point is at 25.5294°, 31.8247°.

A direct flight would take about 20 h 48 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 Guangzhou?

The straight-line distance between Recife and Guangzhou is 16,240 km (10,091 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Guangzhou from Recife?

Guangzhou is to the north-east of Recife, at an initial bearing of 60°.

How long is the flight from Recife to Guangzhou?

A direct flight would take about 20 h 48 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.