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Distance from New York to Sydney

The sea distance from New York, United States to Sydney, Australia is 9,798 nautical miles (18,147 km) via the Panama Canal, on the route ships sail.

9,798nautical miles
Kilometres18,147 km
Days at sea29.2 days at 14 kn
CanalsPanama
New York (USNYC) to Sydney (AUSYD)

Days at sea from New York to Sydney

SpeedDays at sea
10 knots40.8 days
12 knots34.0 days
14 knots29.2 days
16 knots25.5 days
18 knots22.7 days
20 knots20.4 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 12,938 NM: 3,140 NM more, about 9.3 extra days at 14 knots.

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FAQs

New York to Sydney by sea.

How far is New York from Sydney by sea?

The sea distance from New York to Sydney is 9,798 nautical miles (18,147 km) via the Panama Canal, on the route ships sail.

How many days does a ship take from New York to Sydney?

About 29.2 days at sea at 14 knots, 22.7 days at 18 knots, before any canal waiting time or port stay.

How far is it without the Panama Canal?

12,938 nautical miles, 3,140 NM more than through the Panama Canal: about 9.3 extra days at 14 knots.