Distance Calculator
Recife, Brazil → Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Distance Result
1,165 miles
1,874 km | 1,012 nautical miles
Straight-line (great circle) distance
The distance from Recife to Rio de Janeiro is about 1,874 km (1,165 miles) as the crow flies, or 1,012 nautical miles.
This is the great-circle distance — the shortest path over the surface of the Earth, computed with the haversine formula from the coordinates of both cities. Road or rail distance is always longer, and the gap widens with every mountain range or coastline in between.
Putting the number to use
- At a cruising speed near 800 km/h the airborne time is about 2.3 hours; add 30-45 minutes for taxi, climb and descent.
- Time zone difference changes the arrival time on your ticket far more than the flying time does.
- For shipping, use road or sea distance instead — great-circle figures understate real routes.
Driving
≈ 20h 50min
Estimated at 90 km/h average. Actual road distance is typically 15-30% longer than the straight line.
Flying
≈ 2h 57min
Estimated at 850 km/h cruising speed plus takeoff and landing time.
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Distances from Recife to Nearby Cities
Frequently Asked Questions
The straight-line (great circle) distance between Recife and Rio de Janeiro is 1,165 miles (1,874 kilometers).
A direct flight from Recife to Rio de Janeiro takes approximately 2h 57min, based on an average cruising speed of 850 km/h plus takeoff and landing time.
Driving from Recife to Rio de Janeiro takes approximately 20h 50min, assuming an average speed of 90 km/h. Actual time depends on the route and traffic.