Distance from Colombo to Los Angeles
The sea distance from Colombo, Sri Lanka to Los Angeles, United States is 9,371 nautical miles (17,355 km), on the route ships sail.
Days at sea from Colombo to Los Angeles
| Speed | Days at sea |
|---|---|
| 10 knots | 39.0 days |
| 12 knots | 32.5 days |
| 14 knots | 27.9 days |
| 16 knots | 24.4 days |
| 18 knots | 21.7 days |
| 20 knots | 19.5 days |
At sea only: add the canal transit, any waiting time and the days in port for the voyage time.
The route
From Colombo the route runs without any canal transit to Los Angeles, following the sea lanes and straits ships use and keeping clear of land.
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Other port distances
Colombo to Los Angeles by sea.
How far is Colombo from Los Angeles by sea?
The sea distance from Colombo to Los Angeles is 9,371 nautical miles (17,355 km), on the route ships sail.
How many days does a ship take from Colombo to Los Angeles?
About 27.9 days at sea at 14 knots, 21.7 days at 18 knots, before any canal waiting time or port stay.
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