Japan
BrazilTokyo to Santos shipping route.
11,607 nautical miles via Strait of Magellan, about 34.5 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Tokyo and Santos
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TokyoStrait of MagellanSantosShipping time from Tokyo to Santos
| 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 Tokyo to Santos shipping route
Tokyo to Santos is a 11,607 nautical mile shipping route via Strait of Magellan, heading north east from Japan to Brazil. That is 21,496 km of water against 18,590 km as the crow flies. 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 Tokyo and Santos to plan the full ocean transit time.
Container freight rates on Tokyo to Santos move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Santos (BRSSZ) carriers give about 6 free days before demurrage and detention charges start, so plan the truck or rail pickup before the box lands.
Of the 64 port to port routes from Tokyo in this directory, Santos is the 62nd shortest. Closer destinations include Hamburg (11,580 nm), Bremerhaven (11,534 nm) and Rotterdam (11,327 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Tokyo to Santos?
The port to port distance from Tokyo to Santos is 11,607 nautical miles (21,496 km), via Strait of Magellan. The route passes Strait of Magellan.
What is the shipping time from Tokyo to Santos?
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 Santos to Tokyo has its own page with the same distance and route.
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Buenos Aires to Santos1,049 nm
Cape Town to Santos3,508 nm
Lagos (Apapa) to Santos3,773 nm- Durban to Santos4,222 nm
Cartagena to Santos4,323 nm
Algeciras to Santos4,486 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.