Distance from Shanghai to Los Angeles
The sea distance from Shanghai, China to Los Angeles, United States is 5,676 nautical miles (10,512 km), on the route ships sail.
Days at sea from Shanghai to Los Angeles
| Speed | Days at sea |
|---|---|
| 10 knots | 23.7 days |
| 12 knots | 19.7 days |
| 14 knots | 16.9 days |
| 16 knots | 14.8 days |
| 18 knots | 13.1 days |
| 20 knots | 11.8 days |
At sea only: add the canal transit, any waiting time and the days in port for the voyage time.
The route
From Shanghai 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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Other port distances
Shanghai to Los Angeles by sea.
How far is Shanghai from Los Angeles by sea?
The sea distance from Shanghai to Los Angeles is 5,676 nautical miles (10,512 km), on the route ships sail.
How many days does a ship take from Shanghai to Los Angeles?
About 16.9 days at sea at 14 knots, 13.1 days at 18 knots, before any canal waiting time or port stay.
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