Distance from Shanghai to New York
The sea distance from Shanghai, China to New York, United States is 10,576 nautical miles (19,586 km) via the Panama Canal, on the route ships sail.
Days at sea from Shanghai to New York
| Speed | Days at sea |
|---|---|
| 10 knots | 44.1 days |
| 12 knots | 36.7 days |
| 14 knots | 31.5 days |
| 16 knots | 27.5 days |
| 18 knots | 24.5 days |
| 20 knots | 22.0 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 12,338 NM: 1,762 NM more, about 5.2 extra days at 14 knots.
Plan another route with the free port distance calculator: any two of 1,300+ ports, with or without each canal.
Other port distances
Shanghai to New York by sea.
How far is Shanghai from New York by sea?
The sea distance from Shanghai to New York is 10,576 nautical miles (19,586 km) via the Panama Canal, on the route ships sail.
How many days does a ship take from Shanghai to New York?
About 31.5 days at sea at 14 knots, 24.5 days at 18 knots, before any canal waiting time or port stay.
How far is it without the Panama Canal?
12,338 nautical miles, 1,762 NM more than through the Panama Canal: about 5.2 extra days at 14 knots.
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