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Distance from Recife to Santiago

Straight line

4,626 km
2,874 mi · 2,498 NM

By road

5,833 km
3,625 mi

Travel time

75 h 56 min
flight ≈ 6 h 17 min

Direction

SW 227°
initial bearing

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How far is Recife from Santiago?

Recife (Brazil) and Santiago (Chile) are very far apart: 4,626 km in a straight line, that is 2,874 miles or 2,498 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Recife to Santiago is 5,833 km (3,625 miles), about 75 h 56 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 26% longer than the straight line.

From Recife, Santiago lies to the south-west (initial bearing 227°). The route crosses from Brazil into Chile. The halfway point is at -21.7057°, -51.1859°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 17 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 Santiago?

By road it is 5,833 km (3,625 miles) from Recife to Santiago; in a straight line it is 4,626 km (2,874 miles).

How long is the drive from Recife to Santiago?

About 75 h 56 min on the fastest route (5,833 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Santiago from Recife?

Santiago is to the south-west of Recife, at an initial bearing of 227°.

How long is the flight from Recife to Santiago?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 17 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.