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Distance from Recife to London

Straight line

7,390 km
4,592 mi · 3,990 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 9 h 44 min

Direction

NNE 23°
initial bearing

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How far is Recife from London?

Recife (Brazil) and London (United Kingdom) are very far apart: 7,390 km in a straight line, that is 4,592 miles or 3,990 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Recife, London lies to the north-east (initial bearing 23°). The route crosses from Brazil into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 22.6117°, -21.5856°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 44 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 London?

The straight-line distance between Recife and London is 7,390 km (4,592 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is London from Recife?

London is to the north-east of Recife, at an initial bearing of 23°.

How long is the flight from Recife to London?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 44 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.