Port distance

Distance from Felixstowe to New York

The sea distance from Felixstowe, United Kingdom to New York, United States is 3,209 nautical miles (5,944 km), on the route ships sail.

3,209nautical miles
Kilometres5,944 km
Days at sea9.6 days at 14 kn
CanalsNone
Felixstowe (GBFXT) to New York (USNYC)

Days at sea from Felixstowe to New York

SpeedDays at sea
10 knots13.4 days
12 knots11.1 days
14 knots9.6 days
16 knots8.4 days
18 knots7.4 days
20 knots6.7 days

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

The route

From Felixstowe 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

Felixstowe to New York by sea.

How far is Felixstowe from New York by sea?

The sea distance from Felixstowe to New York is 3,209 nautical miles (5,944 km), on the route ships sail.

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

About 9.6 days at sea at 14 knots, 7.4 days at 18 knots, before any canal waiting time or port stay.