Port distance

Distance from Qingdao to Los Angeles

The sea distance from Qingdao, China to Los Angeles, United States is 5,714 nautical miles (10,582 km), on the route ships sail.

5,714nautical miles
Kilometres10,582 km
Days at sea17.0 days at 14 kn
CanalsNone
Qingdao (CNTAO) to Los Angeles (USLAX)

Days at sea from Qingdao to Los Angeles

SpeedDays at sea
10 knots23.8 days
12 knots19.8 days
14 knots17.0 days
16 knots14.9 days
18 knots13.2 days
20 knots11.9 days

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

The route

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

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FAQs

Qingdao to Los Angeles by sea.

How far is Qingdao from Los Angeles by sea?

The sea distance from Qingdao to Los Angeles is 5,714 nautical miles (10,582 km), on the route ships sail.

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

About 17.0 days at sea at 14 knots, 13.2 days at 18 knots, before any canal waiting time or port stay.