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JapanSantos to Yokohama shipping route.
11,596 nautical miles via Strait of Magellan, about 34.5 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Santos and Yokohama
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
SantosStrait of MagellanYokohamaShipping time from Santos to Yokohama
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Strait of Magellan (shortest) | 11,596 nm | 40.3 d | 34.5 d | 26.8 d |
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About the Santos to Yokohama shipping route
Ships leaving Santos for Yokohama head north west and cover a sea distance of 11,596 nautical miles (21,476 km), via Strait of Magellan. The straight line between the ports is 18,615 km; coastlines and shipping lanes add the rest. 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 26.8 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 Yokohama to plan the full ocean transit time.
Container freight rates on Santos to Yokohama move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Yokohama (JPYOK) 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, Yokohama is the 64th shortest. Closer destinations include Dalian (11,507 nm), Incheon (11,492 nm) and Busan (11,423 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Santos to Yokohama?
The port to port distance from Santos to Yokohama is 11,596 nautical miles (21,476 km), via Strait of Magellan. The route passes Strait of Magellan.
What is the shipping time from Santos to Yokohama?
About 34.5 days at 14 knots and 26.8 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 Yokohama to Santos has its own page with the same distance and route.
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Busan to Yokohama658 nm
Shanghai to Yokohama1,031 nm- Incheon to Yokohama1,056 nm
- Ningbo to Yokohama1,064 nm
- Qingdao to Yokohama1,101 nm
- Dalian to Yokohama1,165 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.