Brazil
JapanSantos to Tokyo shipping route.
11,607 nautical miles via Strait of Magellan, about 34.5 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Santos and Tokyo
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
SantosStrait of MagellanTokyoShipping time from Santos to Tokyo
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Strait of Magellan (shortest) | 11,607 nm | 40.3 d | 34.5 d | 26.9 d |
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About the Santos to Tokyo shipping route
The shipping route from Santos, Brazil to Tokyo, Japan covers 11,607 nautical miles port to port, via Strait of Magellan. On a globe the two ports sit 18,590 km apart, so the ship sails 1.16 times the straight line distance. On the way the vessel passes Strait of Magellan.
At sea, the voyage lasts 40.3 days at 12 knots, 34.5 days at 14 knots and 26.9 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 Tokyo to plan the full ocean transit time.
Container freight rates on Santos to Tokyo move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Tokyo (JPTYO) 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, Tokyo is the 65th shortest. Closer destinations include Yokohama (11,596 nm), Dalian (11,507 nm) and Incheon (11,492 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Santos to Tokyo?
The port to port distance from Santos to Tokyo is 11,607 nautical miles (21,496 km), via Strait of Magellan. The route passes Strait of Magellan.
What is the shipping time from Santos to Tokyo?
About 34.5 days at 14 knots and 26.9 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 Tokyo to Santos has its own page with the same distance and route.
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Cartagena4,323 nm - Santos to
Algeciras4,486 nm 
Busan to Tokyo669 nm
Shanghai to Tokyo1,042 nm- Incheon to Tokyo1,067 nm
- Ningbo to Tokyo1,075 nm
- Qingdao to Tokyo1,113 nm
- Dalian to Tokyo1,176 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.