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Distance from Recife to Mumbai

Straight line

12,169 km
7,561 mi · 6,570 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 15 h 43 min

Direction

ENE 73°
initial bearing

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How far is Recife from Mumbai?

Recife (Brazil) and Mumbai (India) are very far apart: 12,169 km in a straight line, that is 7,561 miles or 6,570 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Recife, Mumbai lies to the east (initial bearing 73°). The route crosses from Brazil into India. The halfway point is at 9.2887°, 17.1742°.

A direct flight would take about 15 h 43 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 Mumbai?

The straight-line distance between Recife and Mumbai is 12,169 km (7,561 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Mumbai from Recife?

Mumbai is to the east of Recife, at an initial bearing of 73°.

How long is the flight from Recife to Mumbai?

A direct flight would take about 15 h 43 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.