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Distance from Santiago to Recife

Straight line

4,626 km
2,874 mi · 2,498 NM

By road

5,785 km
3,595 mi

Travel time

75 h 56 min
flight ≈ 6 h 17 min

Direction

ENE 61°
initial bearing

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How far is Santiago from Recife?

Santiago (Chile) and Recife (Brazil) 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, Santiago to Recife is 5,785 km (3,595 miles), about 75 h 56 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 25% longer than the straight line.

From Santiago, Recife lies to the north-east (initial bearing 61°). The route crosses from Chile into Brazil. 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 Santiago from Recife?

By road it is 5,785 km (3,595 miles) from Santiago to Recife; in a straight line it is 4,626 km (2,874 miles).

How long is the drive from Santiago to Recife?

About 75 h 56 min on the fastest route (5,785 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Recife from Santiago?

Recife is to the north-east of Santiago, at an initial bearing of 61°.

How long is the flight from Santiago to Recife?

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.