Sea distance from Santos to Kaohsiung
The sea route from Santos (Brazil) to Kaohsiung (Taiwan) is about 10,479 nautical miles, which is 19,407 km or 12,059 statute miles. The route transits Sunda Strait. That is about 4% longer than the direct great-circle line, because the practical route follows coastlines and shipping lanes.
Voyage time by boat speed
Time underway is distance divided by speed. These are continuous-passage figures with no stops or weather margin.
| Boat and speed | Time underway |
|---|---|
| Sailboat, conservative (5 kn) | 87d 8h |
| Sailboat, average (6 kn) | 72d 19h |
| Displacement trawler (8 kn) | 54d 14h |
| Fast trawler (10 kn) | 43d 16h |
| Planing motor yacht (15 kn) | 29d 3h |
| Fast motor yacht (20 kn) | 21d 20h |
Planning estimate, not navigation
This distance is computed over the open Eurostat shipping-lane network. It is a realistic passage length for planning, but your sailed distance will differ with weather routing, currents, draft, and the exact berths you leave from and arrive at. Always verify against official charts.
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Open this route in the plannerFrequently asked questions
How far is Kaohsiung from Santos by sea?
About 10,479 nautical miles (19,407 km / 12,059 statute miles) along the practical sea route, which transits Sunda Strait. The straight-line distance is shorter, but boats follow coastlines, channels, and traffic lanes.
How long does it take to sail from Santos to Kaohsiung?
At a typical sailing average of 6 knots it is about 72d 19h underway. A 10-knot trawler needs about 43d 16h, and a 20-knot motor yacht about 21d 20h. Add margin for weather, currents, and stops.
How is this distance calculated?
It is computed over the open Eurostat global shipping-lane network, the same kind of network freight routing tools use. It is a realistic planning estimate, not a navigation product: your sailed distance will vary with weather routing, draft, and the exact harbors you use.
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