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Distance from Fortaleza to Manaus

Straight line

2,388 km
1,484 mi · 1,289 NM

By road

4,172 km
2,593 mi

Travel time

69 h 36 min
flight ≈ 3 h 29 min

Direction

W 271°
initial bearing

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How far is Fortaleza from Manaus?

Fortaleza (Brazil) and Manaus (Brazil) are quite far apart: 2,388 km in a straight line, that is 1,484 miles or 1,289 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Fortaleza to Manaus is 4,172 km (2,593 miles), about 69 h 36 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 75% longer than the straight line.

From Fortaleza, Manaus lies to the west (initial bearing 271°). Both cities are in Brazil. The halfway point is at -3.4702°, -49.2875°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h 29 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 Manaus?

By road it is 4,172 km (2,593 miles) from Fortaleza to Manaus; in a straight line it is 2,388 km (1,484 miles).

How long is the drive from Fortaleza to Manaus?

About 69 h 36 min on the fastest route (4,172 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Manaus from Fortaleza?

Manaus is to the west of Fortaleza, at an initial bearing of 271°.

How long is the flight from Fortaleza to Manaus?

A direct flight would take about 3 h 29 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.