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Distance from Recife to Wuhan

Straight line

15,958 km
9,916 mi · 8,617 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 20 h 27 min

Direction

NE 48°
initial bearing

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How far is Recife from Wuhan?

Recife (Brazil) and Wuhan (China) are very far apart: 15,958 km in a straight line, that is 9,916 miles or 8,617 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Recife, Wuhan lies to the north-east (initial bearing 48°). The route crosses from Brazil into China. The halfway point is at 35.9769°, 25.4925°.

A direct flight would take about 20 h 27 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 Wuhan?

The straight-line distance between Recife and Wuhan is 15,958 km (9,916 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Wuhan from Recife?

Wuhan is to the north-east of Recife, at an initial bearing of 48°.

How long is the flight from Recife to Wuhan?

A direct flight would take about 20 h 27 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.