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Distance from Recife to Taipei

Straight line

16,891 km
10,496 mi · 9,121 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 21 h 37 min

Direction

NE 50°
initial bearing

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How far is Recife from Taipei?

Recife (Brazil) and Taipei (Taiwan) are very far apart: 16,891 km in a straight line, that is 10,496 miles or 9,121 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

There is no continuous road route between Recife and Taipei, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Recife, Taipei lies to the north-east (initial bearing 50°). The route crosses from Brazil into Taiwan. The halfway point is at 35.5636°, 31.3209°.

A direct flight would take about 21 h 37 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Recife from Taipei?

The straight-line distance between Recife and Taipei is 16,891 km (10,496 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Taipei from Recife?

Taipei is to the north-east of Recife, at an initial bearing of 50°.

How long is the flight from Recife to Taipei?

A direct flight would take about 21 h 37 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.