Distance from Los Angeles to New York
The sea distance from Los Angeles, United States to New York, United States is 4,984 nautical miles (9,231 km) via the Panama Canal, on the route ships sail.
Days at sea from Los Angeles to New York
| Speed | Days at sea |
|---|---|
| 10 knots | 20.8 days |
| 12 knots | 17.3 days |
| 14 knots | 14.8 days |
| 16 knots | 13.0 days |
| 18 knots | 11.5 days |
| 20 knots | 10.4 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 13,066 NM: 8,082 NM more, about 24.1 extra days at 14 knots.
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Other port distances
Los Angeles to New York by sea.
How far is Los Angeles from New York by sea?
The sea distance from Los Angeles to New York is 4,984 nautical miles (9,231 km) via the Panama Canal, on the route ships sail.
How many days does a ship take from Los Angeles to New York?
About 14.8 days at sea at 14 knots, 11.5 days at 18 knots, before any canal waiting time or port stay.
How far is it without the Panama Canal?
13,066 nautical miles, 8,082 NM more than through the Panama Canal: about 24.1 extra days at 14 knots.
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