Distance from Mombasa to New York
The sea distance from Mombasa, Kenya to New York, United States is 8,174 nautical miles (15,138 km) via the Suez Canal, on the route ships sail.
Days at sea from Mombasa to New York
| Speed | Days at sea |
|---|---|
| 10 knots | 34.1 days |
| 12 knots | 28.4 days |
| 14 knots | 24.3 days |
| 16 knots | 21.3 days |
| 18 knots | 18.9 days |
| 20 knots | 17.0 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 9,391 NM: 1,217 NM more, about 3.6 extra days at 14 knots.
More on the Suez Canal and the route round the Cape
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Mombasa to New York by sea.
How far is Mombasa from New York by sea?
The sea distance from Mombasa to New York is 8,174 nautical miles (15,138 km) via the Suez Canal, on the route ships sail.
How many days does a ship take from Mombasa to New York?
About 24.3 days at sea at 14 knots, 18.9 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?
9,391 nautical miles, 1,217 NM more than through the Suez Canal: about 3.6 extra days at 14 knots.
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