Sea Distance
Colombo to New York / New Jersey
8,632 nautical miles (15,986 km) on the modelled sea route — routing-network estimate, not a voyage plan.
Transit time by speed
- 10 kn
- 36.0 days
- 12 kn
- 30.0 days
- 14 kn
- 25.7 days
- 16 kn
- 22.5 days
- 18 kn
- 20.0 days
- 20 kn
- 18.0 days
Canal transit
The primary modelled route transits the Suez Canal. The canal-free alternative is 11,350 nm via the Cape of Good Hope — see the cost trade-off below.
Emission Control Areas
The modelled route crosses: Mediterranean Sea ECA, North American ECA. Inside an ECA, fuel sulphur is limited to 0.10% m/m — screening only, verify under MARPOL Annex VI.
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Distances are routing-model estimates over the MARNET maritime network between WPI port positions — planning estimates, not navigation plans. Speed transits exclude weather, congestion, pilotage and port time.
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How far is it from Colombo to New York / New Jersey by sea?
The modelled sea route is 8,632 nautical miles (15,986 km) between the two port reference positions. Actual sailed distance varies with the route a vessel takes.
How long does it take to sail from Colombo to New York / New Jersey?
At a service speed of 14 knots the sea passage is about 25.7 days. At 10 knots, 36.0 days; at 20 knots, 18.0 days — plus port, pilotage, canal convoy and waiting time.
Does the Colombo–New York / New Jersey route cross an Emission Control Area?
The modelled route crosses Mediterranean Sea ECA and North American ECA. Indicative screening only — applicability depends on the sailed track and current MARPOL Annex VI.
Does the Colombo–New York / New Jersey route use a canal?
The modelled primary route transits the Suez Canal. A canal-free alternative of 11,350 nautical miles exists via the Cape of Good Hope.
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