Port distance

Distance from Los Angeles to Santos

The sea distance from Los Angeles, United States to Santos, Brazil is 7,555 nautical miles (13,991 km) via the Panama Canal, on the route ships sail.

7,555nautical miles
Kilometres13,991 km
Days at sea22.5 days at 14 kn
CanalsPanama
Los Angeles (USLAX) to Santos (BRSSZ)

Days at sea from Los Angeles to Santos

SpeedDays at sea
10 knots31.5 days
12 knots26.2 days
14 knots22.5 days
16 knots19.7 days
18 knots17.5 days
20 knots15.7 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 8,135 NM: 580 NM more, about 1.7 extra days at 14 knots.

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FAQs

Los Angeles to Santos by sea.

How far is Los Angeles from Santos by sea?

The sea distance from Los Angeles to Santos is 7,555 nautical miles (13,991 km) via the Panama Canal, on the route ships sail.

How many days does a ship take from Los Angeles to Santos?

About 22.5 days at sea at 14 knots, 17.5 days at 18 knots, before any canal waiting time or port stay.

How far is it without the Panama Canal?

8,135 nautical miles, 580 NM more than through the Panama Canal: about 1.7 extra days at 14 knots.