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Distance from Recife to Manaus

Straight line

2,838 km
1,763 mi · 1,532 NM

By road

4,679 km
2,907 mi

Travel time

75 h 10 min
flight ≈ 4 h 3 min

Direction

W 280°
initial bearing

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How far is Recife from Manaus?

Recife (Brazil) and Manaus (Brazil) are very far apart: 2,838 km in a straight line, that is 1,763 miles or 1,532 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Recife to Manaus is 4,679 km (2,907 miles), about 75 h 10 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 65% longer than the straight line.

From Recife, Manaus lies to the west (initial bearing 280°). Both cities are in Brazil. The halfway point is at -5.7140°, -47.5070°.

A direct flight would take about 4 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 Manaus?

By road it is 4,679 km (2,907 miles) from Recife to Manaus; in a straight line it is 2,838 km (1,763 miles).

How long is the drive from Recife to Manaus?

About 75 h 10 min on the fastest route (4,679 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Manaus from Recife?

Manaus is to the west of Recife, at an initial bearing of 280°.

How long is the flight from Recife to Manaus?

A direct flight would take about 4 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.