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Distance from Recife to Moscow

Straight line

9,668 km
6,008 mi · 5,220 NM

By road

4,780 km
2,970 mi

Travel time

52 h 21 min
flight ≈ 12 h 35 min

Direction

NNE 33°
initial bearing

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How far is Recife from Moscow?

Recife (Brazil) and Moscow (Russia) are very far apart: 9,668 km in a straight line, that is 6,008 miles or 5,220 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Recife to Moscow is 4,780 km (2,970 miles), about 52 h 21 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Recife, Moscow lies to the north-east (initial bearing 33°). The route crosses from Brazil into Russia. The halfway point is at 28.2509°, -10.0404°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 35 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 Moscow?

By road it is 4,780 km (2,970 miles) from Recife to Moscow; in a straight line it is 9,668 km (6,008 miles).

How long is the drive from Recife to Moscow?

About 52 h 21 min on the fastest route (4,780 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Moscow from Recife?

Moscow is to the north-east of Recife, at an initial bearing of 33°.

How long is the flight from Recife to Moscow?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 35 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.