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Distance from Belém to Fortaleza

Straight line

1,136 km
706 mi · 613 NM

By road

1,505 km
935 mi

Travel time

21 h 35 min
flight ≈ 1 h 55 min

Direction

ESE 103°
initial bearing

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How far is Belém from Fortaleza?

Belém (Brazil) and Fortaleza (Brazil) are quite far apart: 1,136 km in a straight line, that is 706 miles or 613 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Belém to Fortaleza is 1,505 km (935 miles), about 21 h 35 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 33% longer than the straight line.

From Belém, Fortaleza lies to the east (initial bearing 103°). Both cities are in Brazil. The halfway point is at -2.5963°, -43.5282°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 55 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Belém from Fortaleza?

By road it is 1,505 km (935 miles) from Belém to Fortaleza; in a straight line it is 1,136 km (706 miles).

How long is the drive from Belém to Fortaleza?

About 21 h 35 min on the fastest route (1,505 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Fortaleza from Belém?

Fortaleza is to the east of Belém, at an initial bearing of 103°.

How long is the flight from Belém to Fortaleza?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 55 min at an average cruising speed of 800 km/h.

How is the distance calculated?

The straight-line distance is computed on the WGS84 ellipsoid with the Vincenty formula, accurate to the metre. The road distance comes from OpenStreetMap roads.