Distance from Durban to Los Angeles
The sea distance from Durban, South Africa to Los Angeles, United States is 10,246 nautical miles (18,975 km) via the Panama Canal, on the route ships sail.
Days at sea from Durban to Los Angeles
| Speed | Days at sea |
|---|---|
| 10 knots | 42.7 days |
| 12 knots | 35.6 days |
| 14 knots | 30.5 days |
| 16 knots | 26.7 days |
| 18 knots | 23.7 days |
| 20 knots | 21.3 days |
At sea only: add the canal transit, any waiting time and the days in port for the voyage time.
Without the Panama Canal
Without the Panama Canal the route is 10,616 NM: 370 NM more, about 1.1 extra days at 14 knots.
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Other port distances
Durban to Los Angeles by sea.
How far is Durban from Los Angeles by sea?
The sea distance from Durban to Los Angeles is 10,246 nautical miles (18,975 km) via the Panama Canal, on the route ships sail.
How many days does a ship take from Durban to Los Angeles?
About 30.5 days at sea at 14 knots, 23.7 days at 18 knots, before any canal waiting time or port stay.
How far is it without the Panama Canal?
10,616 nautical miles, 370 NM more than through the Panama Canal: about 1.1 extra days at 14 knots.
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