Distance from Sydney to Recife
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How far is Sydney from Recife?
Sydney (Australia) and Recife (Brazil) are very far apart: 15,320 km in a straight line, that is 9,520 miles or 8,272 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Sydney, Recife lies to the south (initial bearing 171°). The route crosses from Australia into Brazil. The halfway point is at -75.0212°, -63.0447°.
A direct flight would take about 19 h 39 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
Other distances from Sydney
- Sydney – Melbourne 713 km
- Sydney – Brisbane 733 km
- Sydney – Adelaide 1,162 km
- Sydney – Perth 3,290 km
- Sydney – Makassar 4,575 km
- Sydney – Surabaya 4,929 km
- Sydney – Semarang 5,140 km
- Sydney – Davao 5,291 km
- Sydney – Malingao 5,361 km
Other distances from Recife
- Recife – Fortaleza 630 km
- Recife – Salvador 676 km
- Recife – Belo Horizonte 1,641 km
- Recife – Brasília 1,658 km
- Recife – Belém 1,678 km
- Recife – Goiânia 1,831 km
- Recife – Nova Iguaçu 1,874 km
- Recife – Rio de Janeiro 1,874 km
- Recife – Campinas 2,102 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Sydney from Recife?
The straight-line distance between Sydney and Recife is 15,320 km (9,520 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Recife from Sydney?
Recife is to the south of Sydney, at an initial bearing of 171°.
How long is the flight from Sydney to Recife?
A direct flight would take about 19 h 39 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.