New Zealand
BrazilAuckland to Santos shipping route.
7,110 nautical miles via Strait of Magellan, about 21.2 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Auckland and Santos
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
AucklandStrait of MagellanSantosShipping time from Auckland to Santos
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Strait of Magellan (shortest) | 7,110 nm | 24.7 d | 21.2 d | 16.5 d |
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About the Auckland to Santos shipping route
The shipping route from Auckland, New Zealand to Santos, Brazil covers 7,110 nautical miles port to port, via Strait of Magellan. On a globe the two ports sit 11,999 km apart, so the ship sails 1.10 times the straight line distance. On the way the vessel passes Strait of Magellan.
At sea, the voyage lasts 24.7 days at 12 knots, 21.2 days at 14 knots and 16.5 days at 18 knots. Container transit time on a liner service is longer than the steaming time: ships call at other ports on the rotation, and cargo may transship at a hub. Add terminal time at Auckland and Santos to plan the full ocean transit time.
Container freight rates on Auckland to Santos move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Santos (BRSSZ) carriers give about 6 free days before demurrage and detention charges start, so plan the truck or rail pickup before the box lands.
Of the 65 port to port routes from Auckland in this directory, Santos is the 31st shortest. Closer destinations include Balboa (6,898 nm), Buenos Aires (6,530 nm) and Colombo (6,452 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Auckland to Santos?
The port to port distance from Auckland to Santos is 7,110 nautical miles (13,167 km), via Strait of Magellan. The route passes Strait of Magellan.
What is the shipping time from Auckland to Santos?
About 21.2 days at 14 knots and 16.5 days at 18 knots of steaming, without port calls. Scheduled liner services add calls and transhipment.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Santos to Auckland has its own page with the same distance and route.
More port to port distance
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Manila4,696 nm - Auckland to
Yokohama4,887 nm - Auckland to Tokyo4,898 nm
Buenos Aires to Santos1,049 nm
Cape Town to Santos3,508 nm
Lagos (Apapa) to Santos3,773 nm- Durban to Santos4,222 nm
Cartagena to Santos4,323 nm
Algeciras to Santos4,486 nm
How we count: sea routes follow shipping lanes and canals, time is pure steaming at 14 knots without port calls. Engine navo-distance-time 0.3.0. See all sea distance between ports or the Shipping Routes Directory.