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Distance from Fortaleza to Wuhan

Straight line

15,895 km
9,877 mi · 8,583 NM

By road

12,440 km
7,730 mi

Travel time

145 h 29 min
flight ≈ 20 h 22 min

Direction

NE 41°
initial bearing

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How far is Fortaleza from Wuhan?

Fortaleza (Brazil) and Wuhan (China) are very far apart: 15,895 km in a straight line, that is 9,877 miles or 8,583 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Fortaleza to Wuhan is 12,440 km (7,730 miles), about 145 h 29 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Fortaleza, Wuhan lies to the north-east (initial bearing 41°). The route crosses from Brazil into China. The halfway point is at 44.1852°, 20.9115°.

A direct flight would take about 20 h 22 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 Wuhan?

By road it is 12,440 km (7,730 miles) from Fortaleza to Wuhan; in a straight line it is 15,895 km (9,877 miles).

How long is the drive from Fortaleza to Wuhan?

About 145 h 29 min on the fastest route (12,440 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Wuhan from Fortaleza?

Wuhan is to the north-east of Fortaleza, at an initial bearing of 41°.

How long is the flight from Fortaleza to Wuhan?

A direct flight would take about 20 h 22 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.