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AustraliaSantos to Sydney shipping route.
7,917 nautical miles via Strait of Magellan, about 23.6 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Santos and Sydney
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
SantosStrait of MagellanSydneyShipping time from Santos to Sydney
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Strait of Magellan (shortest) | 7,917 nm | 27.5 d | 23.6 d | 18.3 d |
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About the Santos to Sydney shipping route
Ships leaving Santos for Sydney head south and cover a sea distance of 7,917 nautical miles (14,663 km), via Strait of Magellan. The straight line between the ports is 13,322 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 23.6 days at sea. Slow steaming at 12 knots stretches it to 27.5 days, while 18 knots brings it down to 18.3. 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 Sydney to plan the full ocean transit time.
Container freight rates on Santos to Sydney move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Sydney (AUSYD) 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, Sydney is the 37th shortest. Closer destinations include Djibouti (7,573 nm), Los Angeles (7,568 nm) and Salalah (7,358 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Santos to Sydney?
The port to port distance from Santos to Sydney is 7,917 nautical miles (14,663 km), via Strait of Magellan. The route passes Strait of Magellan.
What is the shipping time from Santos to Sydney?
About 23.6 days at 14 knots and 18.3 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 Sydney 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.