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Distance from Wuhan to Fortaleza

Straight line

15,895 km
9,877 mi · 8,583 NM

By road

12,441 km
7,731 mi

Travel time

145 h 29 min
flight ≈ 20 h 22 min

Direction

NW 311°
initial bearing

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How far is Wuhan from Fortaleza?

Wuhan (China) and Fortaleza (Brazil) 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, Wuhan to Fortaleza is 12,441 km (7,731 miles), about 145 h 29 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Wuhan, Fortaleza lies to the north-west (initial bearing 311°). The route crosses from China into Brazil. 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 Wuhan from Fortaleza?

By road it is 12,441 km (7,731 miles) from Wuhan to Fortaleza; in a straight line it is 15,895 km (9,877 miles).

How long is the drive from Wuhan to Fortaleza?

About 145 h 29 min on the fastest route (12,441 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Fortaleza from Wuhan?

Fortaleza is to the north-west of Wuhan, at an initial bearing of 311°.

How long is the flight from Wuhan to Fortaleza?

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.