Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Detroit to São Paulo by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Detroit and São Paulo is 19 days 2h. Ships depart from Philadelphia (USPHL) and arrive at Santos (BRSSZ) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Detroit and São Paulo?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Philadelphia (USPHL) and arrive into Santos (BRSSZ) around 19 days 2h later. These services are operated by Maersk, MSC, MSC, MSC and CMA CGM.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Detroit to São Paulo by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Detroit to São Paulo takes around 16h 47m. Flights depart from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and arrive at Viracopos International Airport (VCP).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Detroit and São Paulo?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Viracopos International Airport (VCP) depart every 1-2 weeks. These flights are serviced by FedEx and the typical transit time is around 16h 47m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Detroit and São Paulo?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Detroit and São Paulo. Cargo flights depart from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and arrive at Viracopos International Airport (VCP) with departures Every 1-2 weeks and a average flight time of around 16h 47m. FedEx operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Detroit to São Paulo by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Detroit and São Paulo by cargo ship is 6,151 Nautical Miles (11,391 Kilometres / 7,078 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Baltimore (USBAL) and Santos (BRSSZ).

Question 7

What is the distance between Detroit to São Paulo by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Detroit and São Paulo by air is around 8,431 Kilometres (5,239 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Detroit to São Paulo by sea?

Accepted Answer

912kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Detroit to São Paulo. This is calculated using the overall historical emissions of the average container ship on this trade lane and dividing it by the total projected capacity.

Question 9

How much CO2 is produced when sending cargo by air from Detroit to São Paulo?

Accepted Answer

586kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Detroit to São Paulo. This is calculated by determining the total fuel burn output of various aircraft that typically fly this route and dividing it by the total available cargo capacity in KGs.

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
FedExFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 767-300 Freighter+2 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
American Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737-800+2 others
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-800+3 others
Delta Air Lines	1-2 times a day	Boeing 757+9 others
Lufthansa	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+1 others
Air France	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900+1 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737MAX 8+3 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Embraer 170+2 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
SEC / Tango	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
EMUSA → USA to SAEC String 1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
OL2 → USA to SAEC String 1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Philadelphia Express → USA to SAEC String 1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
RTWPAN / PAD → SAFRAN1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
USA to SAEC String 1	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NAWAS3	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	Grimaldi
NAWAS3	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	Grimaldi
AL6 / TA12 → SEC / Tango	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
US4 / TP16 → SEC / Tango	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
USWASA Express → USA to SAEC String 1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NEUSEC 2 → USA to SAEC String 1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
EMUSA → West Med to SAEC	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
EMUSA → West Med to SAEC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
EMUSA → West Med to SAEC	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
LIBERTY → SAFRAN1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM

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Detroit to São Paulo By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Detroit to São Paulo by Air freight

Quickest air route

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Viracopos International Airport

Closest airports

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport

Detroit to São Paulo by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Philadelphia to Santos

Closest seaports

Baltimore to Santos

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