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Distance from Tokyo to New York

The sea distance from Tokyo, Japan to New York, United States is 9,767 nautical miles (18,088 km) via the Panama Canal, on the route ships sail.

9,767nautical miles
Kilometres18,088 km
Days at sea29.1 days at 14 kn
CanalsPanama
Tokyo (JPTYO) to New York (USNYC)

Days at sea from Tokyo to New York

SpeedDays at sea
10 knots40.7 days
12 knots33.9 days
14 knots29.1 days
16 knots25.4 days
18 knots22.6 days
20 knots20.3 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 13,102 NM: 3,335 NM more, about 9.9 extra days at 14 knots.

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FAQs

Tokyo to New York by sea.

How far is Tokyo from New York by sea?

The sea distance from Tokyo to New York is 9,767 nautical miles (18,088 km) via the Panama Canal, on the route ships sail.

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

About 29.1 days at sea at 14 knots, 22.6 days at 18 knots, before any canal waiting time or port stay.

How far is it without the Panama Canal?

13,102 nautical miles, 3,335 NM more than through the Panama Canal: about 9.9 extra days at 14 knots.