Sea distance from Colombo to Tanjung Priok
The sea route from Colombo (Sri Lanka) to Tanjung Priok (Indonesia) is about 1,989 nautical miles, which is 3,683 km or 2,289 statute miles. The route transits Sunda Strait. That is about 11% longer than the direct great-circle line, because the practical route follows coastlines and shipping lanes.
Voyage time by boat speed
Time underway is distance divided by speed. These are continuous-passage figures with no stops or weather margin.
| Boat and speed | Time underway |
|---|---|
| Sailboat, conservative (5 kn) | 16d 14h |
| Sailboat, average (6 kn) | 13d 20h |
| Displacement trawler (8 kn) | 10d 9h |
| Fast trawler (10 kn) | 8d 7h |
| Planing motor yacht (15 kn) | 5d 13h |
| Fast motor yacht (20 kn) | 4d 3h |
Planning estimate, not navigation
This distance is computed over the open Eurostat shipping-lane network. It is a realistic passage length for planning, but your sailed distance will differ with weather routing, currents, draft, and the exact berths you leave from and arrive at. Always verify against official charts.
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Open this route in the plannerFrequently asked questions
How far is Tanjung Priok from Colombo by sea?
About 1,989 nautical miles (3,683 km / 2,289 statute miles) along the practical sea route, which transits Sunda Strait. The straight-line distance is shorter, but boats follow coastlines, channels, and traffic lanes.
How long does it take to sail from Colombo to Tanjung Priok?
At a typical sailing average of 6 knots it is about 13d 20h underway. A 10-knot trawler needs about 8d 7h, and a 20-knot motor yacht about 4d 3h. Add margin for weather, currents, and stops.
How is this distance calculated?
It is computed over the open Eurostat global shipping-lane network, the same kind of network freight routing tools use. It is a realistic planning estimate, not a navigation product: your sailed distance will vary with weather routing, draft, and the exact harbors you use.
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