Distance from Colombo to New York
The sea distance from Colombo, Sri Lanka to New York, United States is 8,594 nautical miles (15,917 km) via the Suez Canal, on the route ships sail.
Days at sea from Colombo to New York
| Speed | Days at sea |
|---|---|
| 10 knots | 35.8 days |
| 12 knots | 29.8 days |
| 14 knots | 25.6 days |
| 16 knots | 22.4 days |
| 18 knots | 19.9 days |
| 20 knots | 17.9 days |
At sea only: add the canal transit, any waiting time and the days in port for the voyage time.
Round the Cape of Good Hope
Avoiding the Suez Canal, the route round the Cape of Good Hope is 11,340 NM: 2,746 NM more, about 8.2 extra days at 14 knots.
More on the Suez Canal and the route round the Cape
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Colombo to New York by sea.
How far is Colombo from New York by sea?
The sea distance from Colombo to New York is 8,594 nautical miles (15,917 km) via the Suez Canal, on the route ships sail.
How many days does a ship take from Colombo to New York?
About 25.6 days at sea at 14 knots, 19.9 days at 18 knots, before any canal waiting time or port stay.
How far is it round the Cape of Good Hope instead of through Suez?
11,340 nautical miles, 2,746 NM more than through the Suez Canal: about 8.2 extra days at 14 knots.
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