Sea distance from Los Angeles to Genova
The sea route from Los Angeles (United States) to Genova (Italy) is about 8,187 nautical miles, which is 15,162 km or 9,421 statute miles. The route transits Panama Canal and Strait of Gibraltar. That is about 55% 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) | 68d 5h |
| Sailboat, average (6 kn) | 56d 21h |
| Displacement trawler (8 kn) | 42d 15h |
| Fast trawler (10 kn) | 34d 3h |
| Planing motor yacht (15 kn) | 22d 18h |
| Fast motor yacht (20 kn) | 17d 1h |
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 Los Angeles to Genova in the Marine OS route planner: it suggests the sea route, then you drag waypoints, set your speed and fuel burn, and check weather and tides along the way.
Open this route in the plannerFrequently asked questions
How far is Genova from Los Angeles by sea?
About 8,187 nautical miles (15,162 km / 9,421 statute miles) along the practical sea route, which transits Panama Canal and Strait of Gibraltar. 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 Genova?
At a typical sailing average of 6 knots it is about 56d 21h underway. A 10-knot trawler needs about 34d 3h, and a 20-knot motor yacht about 17d 1h. 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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