Distance from Djibouti to Los Angeles
The sea distance from Djibouti to Los Angeles, United States is 10,613 nautical miles (19,654 km) via the Suez Canal and Panama Canal, on the route ships sail.
Days at sea from Djibouti to Los Angeles
| Speed | Days at sea |
|---|---|
| 10 knots | 44.2 days |
| 12 knots | 36.9 days |
| 14 knots | 31.6 days |
| 16 knots | 27.6 days |
| 18 knots | 24.6 days |
| 20 knots | 22.1 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 13,571 NM: 2,958 NM more, about 8.8 extra days at 14 knots.
More on the Suez Canal and the route round the Cape
Without the Panama Canal
Without the Panama Canal the route is 13,939 NM: 3,326 NM more, about 9.9 extra days at 14 knots.
Plan another route with the free port distance calculator: any two of 1,300+ ports, with or without each canal.
Other port distances
Djibouti to Los Angeles by sea.
How far is Djibouti from Los Angeles by sea?
The sea distance from Djibouti to Los Angeles is 10,613 nautical miles (19,654 km) via the Suez Canal and Panama Canal, on the route ships sail.
How many days does a ship take from Djibouti to Los Angeles?
About 31.6 days at sea at 14 knots, 24.6 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?
13,571 nautical miles, 2,958 NM more than through the Suez Canal: about 8.8 extra days at 14 knots.
How far is it without the Panama Canal?
13,939 nautical miles, 3,326 NM more than through the Panama Canal: about 9.9 extra days at 14 knots.
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