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Distance from Recife to Guarulhos

Straight line

2,111 km
1,311 mi · 1,140 NM

By road

2,626 km
1,632 mi

Travel time

36 h 33 min
flight ≈ 3 h 8 min

Direction

SW 215°
initial bearing

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How far is Recife from Guarulhos?

Recife (Brazil) and Guarulhos (Brazil) are quite far apart: 2,111 km in a straight line, that is 1,311 miles or 1,140 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Recife to Guarulhos is 2,626 km (1,632 miles), about 36 h 33 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 24% longer than the straight line.

From Recife, Guarulhos lies to the south-west (initial bearing 215°). Both cities are in Brazil. The halfway point is at -15.8359°, -40.4840°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h 8 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 Guarulhos?

By road it is 2,626 km (1,632 miles) from Recife to Guarulhos; in a straight line it is 2,111 km (1,311 miles).

How long is the drive from Recife to Guarulhos?

About 36 h 33 min on the fastest route (2,626 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Guarulhos from Recife?

Guarulhos is to the south-west of Recife, at an initial bearing of 215°.

How long is the flight from Recife to Guarulhos?

A direct flight would take about 3 h 8 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.