Sea Distance
New York / New Jersey to Houston
1,916 nautical miles (3,548 km) on the modelled sea route — routing-network estimate, not a voyage plan.
Transit time by speed
- 10 kn
- 8.0 days
- 12 kn
- 6.7 days
- 14 kn
- 5.7 days
- 16 kn
- 5.0 days
- 18 kn
- 4.4 days
- 20 kn
- 4.0 days
Canal transit
This modelled route does not transit the Suez or Panama Canal.
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.
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How far is it from New York / New Jersey to Houston by sea?
The modelled sea route is 1,916 nautical miles (3,548 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 New York / New Jersey to Houston?
At a service speed of 14 knots the sea passage is about 5.7 days. At 10 knots, 8.0 days; at 20 knots, 4.0 days — plus port, pilotage, canal convoy and waiting time.
Does the New York / New Jersey–Houston 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.
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