Port distance

Distance from Los Angeles to Sydney

The sea distance from Los Angeles, United States to Sydney, Australia is 6,668 nautical miles (12,350 km), on the route ships sail.

6,668nautical miles
Kilometres12,350 km
Days at sea19.8 days at 14 kn
CanalsNone
Los Angeles (USLAX) to Sydney (AUSYD)

Days at sea from Los Angeles to Sydney

SpeedDays at sea
10 knots27.8 days
12 knots23.2 days
14 knots19.8 days
16 knots17.4 days
18 knots15.4 days
20 knots13.9 days

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

The route

From Los Angeles the route runs without any canal transit to Sydney, following the sea lanes and straits ships use and keeping clear of land.

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FAQs

Los Angeles to Sydney by sea.

How far is Los Angeles from Sydney by sea?

The sea distance from Los Angeles to Sydney is 6,668 nautical miles (12,350 km), on the route ships sail.

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

About 19.8 days at sea at 14 knots, 15.4 days at 18 knots, before any canal waiting time or port stay.