Sea Distance
Los Angeles to New York / New Jersey
4,990 nautical miles (9,241 km) on the modelled sea route — routing-network estimate, not a voyage plan.
Transit time by speed
- 10 kn
- 20.8 days
- 12 kn
- 17.3 days
- 14 kn
- 14.9 days
- 16 kn
- 13.0 days
- 18 kn
- 11.6 days
- 20 kn
- 10.4 days
Canal transit
The primary modelled route transits the Panama Canal. The canal-free alternative is 12,878 nm via South America — see the cost trade-off below.
Emission Control Areas
The modelled route crosses: 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.
Questions
Asked about this route.
How far is it from Los Angeles to New York / New Jersey by sea?
The modelled sea route is 4,990 nautical miles (9,241 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 Los Angeles to New York / New Jersey?
At a service speed of 14 knots the sea passage is about 14.9 days. At 10 knots, 20.8 days; at 20 knots, 10.4 days — plus port, pilotage, canal convoy and waiting time.
Does the Los Angeles–New York / New Jersey route cross an Emission Control Area?
The modelled route crosses North American ECA. Indicative screening only — applicability depends on the sailed track and current MARPOL Annex VI.
Does the Los Angeles–New York / New Jersey route use a canal?
The modelled primary route transits the Panama Canal. A canal-free alternative of 12,878 nautical miles exists via South America.
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