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New ZealandSantos to Auckland shipping route.
7,110 nautical miles via Strait of Magellan, about 21.2 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Santos and Auckland
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
SantosStrait of MagellanAucklandShipping time from Santos to Auckland
| 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 Santos to Auckland shipping route
Ships leaving Santos for Auckland head south west and cover a sea distance of 7,110 nautical miles (13,167 km), via Strait of Magellan. The straight line between the ports is 11,999 km; coastlines and shipping lanes add the rest. On the way the vessel passes Strait of Magellan.
Shipping time depends on speed. At 14 knots, a common container ship service speed, the passage takes 21.2 days at sea. Slow steaming at 12 knots stretches it to 24.7 days, while 18 knots brings it down to 16.5. 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 Santos and Auckland to plan the full ocean transit time.
Container freight rates on Santos to Auckland move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Auckland (NZAKL) carriers give about 30 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 Santos in this directory, Auckland is the 33rd shortest. Closer destinations include Jeddah (7,105 nm), Mersin (6,449 nm) and Port Said (6,389 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Santos to Auckland?
The port to port distance from Santos to Auckland is 7,110 nautical miles (13,167 km), via Strait of Magellan. The route passes Strait of Magellan.
What is the shipping time from Santos to Auckland?
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 Auckland to Santos 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.