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Distance from Recife to Mexico City

Straight line

7,669 km
4,765 mi · 4,141 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 10 h 5 min

Direction

WNW 294°
initial bearing

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How far is Recife from Mexico City?

Recife (Brazil) and Mexico City (Mexico) are very far apart: 7,669 km in a straight line, that is 4,765 miles or 4,141 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

There is no continuous road route between Recife and Mexico City, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Recife, Mexico City lies to the north-west (initial bearing 294°). The route crosses from Brazil into Mexico. The halfway point is at 6.7059°, -66.1284°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 5 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Recife from Mexico City?

The straight-line distance between Recife and Mexico City is 7,669 km (4,765 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Mexico City from Recife?

Mexico City is to the north-west of Recife, at an initial bearing of 294°.

How long is the flight from Recife to Mexico City?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 5 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.