Sea distance from Los Angeles to Antwerpen
The sea route from Los Angeles (United States) to Antwerpen (Belgium) is about 7,851 nautical miles, which is 14,541 km or 9,035 statute miles. The route transits Panama Canal and Strait of Dover. That is about 61% 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) | 65d 10h |
| Sailboat, average (6 kn) | 54d 13h |
| Displacement trawler (8 kn) | 40d 21h |
| Fast trawler (10 kn) | 32d 17h |
| Planing motor yacht (15 kn) | 21d 19h |
| Fast motor yacht (20 kn) | 16d 9h |
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 Antwerpen from Los Angeles by sea?
About 7,851 nautical miles (14,541 km / 9,035 statute miles) along the practical sea route, which transits Panama Canal and Strait of Dover. The straight-line distance is shorter, but boats follow coastlines, channels, and traffic lanes.
How long does it take to sail from Los Angeles to Antwerpen?
At a typical sailing average of 6 knots it is about 54d 13h underway. A 10-knot trawler needs about 32d 17h, and a 20-knot motor yacht about 16d 9h. 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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