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Distance from Recife to Hangzhou

Straight line

16,438 km
10,214 mi · 8,876 NM

By road

13,005 km
8,081 mi

Travel time

151 h 59 min
flight ≈ 21 h 3 min

Direction

NE 43°
initial bearing

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How far is Recife from Hangzhou?

Recife (Brazil) and Hangzhou (China) are very far apart: 16,438 km in a straight line, that is 10,214 miles or 8,876 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Recife to Hangzhou is 13,005 km (8,081 miles), about 151 h 59 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Recife, Hangzhou lies to the north-east (initial bearing 43°). The route crosses from Brazil into China. The halfway point is at 40.9951°, 25.4778°.

A direct flight would take about 21 h 3 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 Hangzhou?

By road it is 13,005 km (8,081 miles) from Recife to Hangzhou; in a straight line it is 16,438 km (10,214 miles).

How long is the drive from Recife to Hangzhou?

About 151 h 59 min on the fastest route (13,005 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Hangzhou from Recife?

Hangzhou is to the north-east of Recife, at an initial bearing of 43°.

How long is the flight from Recife to Hangzhou?

A direct flight would take about 21 h 3 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.