Australia
BrazilMelbourne to Santos shipping route.
8,007 nautical miles via Strait of Magellan, about 23.8 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Melbourne and Santos
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
MelbourneStrait of MagellanSantosShipping time from Melbourne to Santos
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Strait of Magellan (shortest) | 8,007 nm | 27.8 d | 23.8 d | 18.5 d |
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About the Melbourne to Santos shipping route
Melbourne to Santos is a 8,007 nautical mile shipping route via Strait of Magellan, heading south from Australia to Brazil. That is 14,829 km of water against 13,042 km as the crow flies. On the way the vessel passes Strait of Magellan.
At sea, the voyage lasts 27.8 days at 12 knots, 23.8 days at 14 knots and 18.5 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 Melbourne and Santos to plan the full ocean transit time.
Container freight rates on Melbourne 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 Melbourne in this directory, Santos is the 41st shortest. Closer destinations include Port Said (7,871 nm), Vancouver (7,475 nm) and Seattle (7,453 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Melbourne to Santos?
The port to port distance from Melbourne to Santos is 8,007 nautical miles (14,829 km), via Strait of Magellan. The route passes Strait of Magellan.
What is the shipping time from Melbourne to Santos?
About 23.8 days at 14 knots and 18.5 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 Melbourne has its own page with the same distance and route.
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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.