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Distance from Fortaleza to Belém

Straight line

1,136 km
706 mi · 613 NM

By road

1,499 km
931 mi

Travel time

21 h 37 min
flight ≈ 1 h 55 min

Direction

WNW 283°
initial bearing

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How far is Fortaleza from Belém?

Fortaleza (Brazil) and Belém (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, Fortaleza to Belém is 1,499 km (931 miles), about 21 h 37 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 32% longer than the straight line.

From Fortaleza, Belém lies to the west (initial bearing 283°). 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 Fortaleza from Belém?

By road it is 1,499 km (931 miles) from Fortaleza to Belém; in a straight line it is 1,136 km (706 miles).

How long is the drive from Fortaleza to Belém?

About 21 h 37 min on the fastest route (1,499 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Belém from Fortaleza?

Belém is to the west of Fortaleza, at an initial bearing of 283°.

How long is the flight from Fortaleza to Belém?

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.