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Distance from Wuhan to Recife

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

WNW 302°
initial bearing

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How far is Wuhan from Recife?

Wuhan (China) and Recife (Brazil) 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 Wuhan, Recife lies to the north-west (initial bearing 302°). The route crosses from China into Brazil. 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 Wuhan from Recife?

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

In which direction is Recife from Wuhan?

Recife is to the north-west of Wuhan, at an initial bearing of 302°.

How long is the flight from Wuhan to Recife?

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.