Port distance

Distance from Genoa to Sydney

The sea distance from Genoa, Italy to Sydney, Australia is 9,740 nautical miles (18,039 km) via the Suez Canal, on the route ships sail.

9,740nautical miles
Kilometres18,039 km
Days at sea29.0 days at 14 kn
CanalsSuez
Genoa (ITGOA) to Sydney (AUSYD)

Days at sea from Genoa to Sydney

SpeedDays at sea
10 knots40.6 days
12 knots33.8 days
14 knots29.0 days
16 knots25.4 days
18 knots22.5 days
20 knots20.3 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 12,166 NM: 2,426 NM more, about 7.2 extra days at 14 knots.

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FAQs

Genoa to Sydney by sea.

How far is Genoa from Sydney by sea?

The sea distance from Genoa to Sydney is 9,740 nautical miles (18,039 km) via the Suez Canal, on the route ships sail.

How many days does a ship take from Genoa to Sydney?

About 29.0 days at sea at 14 knots, 22.5 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?

12,166 nautical miles, 2,426 NM more than through the Suez Canal: about 7.2 extra days at 14 knots.