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Distance from Recife to Nanchong

Straight line

15,254 km
9,478 mi · 8,236 NM

By road

11,876 km
7,379 mi

Travel time

139 h 16 min
flight ≈ 19 h 34 min

Direction

NE 53°
initial bearing

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How far is Recife from Nanchong?

Recife (Brazil) and Nanchong (China) are very far apart: 15,254 km in a straight line, that is 9,478 miles or 8,236 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Recife to Nanchong is 11,876 km (7,379 miles), about 139 h 16 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Recife, Nanchong lies to the north-east (initial bearing 53°). The route crosses from Brazil into China. The halfway point is at 30.5510°, 24.2880°.

A direct flight would take about 19 h 34 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 Nanchong?

By road it is 11,876 km (7,379 miles) from Recife to Nanchong; in a straight line it is 15,254 km (9,478 miles).

How long is the drive from Recife to Nanchong?

About 139 h 16 min on the fastest route (11,876 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Nanchong from Recife?

Nanchong is to the north-east of Recife, at an initial bearing of 53°.

How long is the flight from Recife to Nanchong?

A direct flight would take about 19 h 34 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.