Brazil
AustraliaSantos to Melbourne shipping route.
8,007 nautical miles via Strait of Magellan, about 23.8 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Santos and Melbourne
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
SantosStrait of MagellanMelbourneShipping time from Santos to Melbourne
| 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 Santos to Melbourne shipping route
Santos to Melbourne is a 8,007 nautical mile shipping route via Strait of Magellan, heading south from Brazil to Australia. 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 Santos and Melbourne to plan the full ocean transit time.
Container freight rates on Santos to Melbourne move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Melbourne (AUMEL) carriers give about 8 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, Melbourne is the 40th shortest. Closer destinations include Oakland (7,953 nm), Colombo (7,930 nm) and Sydney (7,917 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Santos to Melbourne?
The port to port distance from Santos to Melbourne is 8,007 nautical miles (14,829 km), via Strait of Magellan. The route passes Strait of Magellan.
What is the shipping time from Santos to Melbourne?
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 Melbourne 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.