Port distance

Distance from Tokyo to Los Angeles

The sea distance from Tokyo, Japan to Los Angeles, United States is 4,871 nautical miles (9,022 km), on the route ships sail.

4,871nautical miles
Kilometres9,022 km
Days at sea14.5 days at 14 kn
CanalsNone
Tokyo (JPTYO) to Los Angeles (USLAX)

Days at sea from Tokyo to Los Angeles

SpeedDays at sea
10 knots20.3 days
12 knots16.9 days
14 knots14.5 days
16 knots12.7 days
18 knots11.3 days
20 knots10.1 days

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

The route

From Tokyo 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

Tokyo to Los Angeles by sea.

How far is Tokyo from Los Angeles by sea?

The sea distance from Tokyo to Los Angeles is 4,871 nautical miles (9,022 km), on the route ships sail.

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

About 14.5 days at sea at 14 knots, 11.3 days at 18 knots, before any canal waiting time or port stay.