Port distance

Distance from Durban to New York

The sea distance from Durban, South Africa to New York, United States is 7,660 nautical miles (14,187 km), on the route ships sail.

7,660nautical miles
Kilometres14,187 km
Days at sea22.8 days at 14 kn
CanalsNone
Durban (ZADUR) to New York (USNYC)

Days at sea from Durban to New York

SpeedDays at sea
10 knots31.9 days
12 knots26.6 days
14 knots22.8 days
16 knots19.9 days
18 knots17.7 days
20 knots16.0 days

At sea only: add the canal transit, any waiting time and the days in port for the voyage time.

The route

From Durban the route runs without any canal transit to New York, following the sea lanes and straits ships use and keeping clear of land.

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FAQs

Durban to New York by sea.

How far is Durban from New York by sea?

The sea distance from Durban to New York is 7,660 nautical miles (14,187 km), on the route ships sail.

How many days does a ship take from Durban to New York?

About 22.8 days at sea at 14 knots, 17.7 days at 18 knots, before any canal waiting time or port stay.