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Distance from Recife to Nova Iguaçu

Straight line

1,868 km
1,161 mi · 1,008 NM

By road

2,285 km
1,420 mi

Travel time

35 h 29 min
flight ≈ 2 h 50 min

Direction

SSW 208°
initial bearing

Open in the calculator (stops, directions, fuel cost) → Nova Iguaçu → Recife

How far is Recife from Nova Iguaçu?

Recife (Brazil) and Nova Iguaçu (Brazil) are quite far apart: 1,868 km in a straight line, that is 1,161 miles or 1,008 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Recife to Nova Iguaçu is 2,285 km (1,420 miles), about 35 h 29 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 22% longer than the straight line.

From Recife, Nova Iguaçu lies to the south-west (initial bearing 208°). Both cities are in Brazil. The halfway point is at -15.4476°, -39.0135°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 50 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 Nova Iguaçu?

By road it is 2,285 km (1,420 miles) from Recife to Nova Iguaçu; in a straight line it is 1,868 km (1,161 miles).

How long is the drive from Recife to Nova Iguaçu?

About 35 h 29 min on the fastest route (2,285 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Nova Iguaçu from Recife?

Nova Iguaçu is to the south-west of Recife, at an initial bearing of 208°.

How long is the flight from Recife to Nova Iguaçu?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 50 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.