Sea Distance
Rotterdam to Vancouver
9,051 nautical miles (16,762 km) on the modelled sea route — routing-network estimate, not a voyage plan.
Transit time by speed
- 10 kn
- 37.7 days
- 12 kn
- 31.4 days
- 14 kn
- 26.9 days
- 16 kn
- 23.6 days
- 18 kn
- 21.0 days
- 20 kn
- 18.9 days
Canal transit
The primary modelled route transits the Panama Canal. The canal-free alternative is 14,513 nm via South America — see the cost trade-off below.
Emission Control Areas
The modelled route crosses: North Sea ECA, North American ECA, US Caribbean 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 Rotterdam to Vancouver by sea?
The modelled sea route is 9,051 nautical miles (16,762 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 Rotterdam to Vancouver?
At a service speed of 14 knots the sea passage is about 26.9 days. At 10 knots, 37.7 days; at 20 knots, 18.9 days — plus port, pilotage, canal convoy and waiting time.
Does the Rotterdam–Vancouver route cross an Emission Control Area?
The modelled route crosses North Sea ECA and North American ECA and US Caribbean ECA. Indicative screening only — applicability depends on the sailed track and current MARPOL Annex VI.
Does the Rotterdam–Vancouver route use a canal?
The modelled primary route transits the Panama Canal. A canal-free alternative of 14,513 nautical miles exists via South America.
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