Sea distance from Miami to Kaohsiung
The sea route from Miami (United States) to Kaohsiung (Taiwan) is about 10,402 nautical miles, which is 19,265 km or 11,971 statute miles. The route transits Panama Canal. That is about 36% 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) | 86d 16h |
| Sailboat, average (6 kn) | 72d 6h |
| Displacement trawler (8 kn) | 54d 4h |
| Fast trawler (10 kn) | 43d 8h |
| Planing motor yacht (15 kn) | 28d 21h |
| Fast motor yacht (20 kn) | 21d 16h |
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 Miami to Kaohsiung 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 Kaohsiung from Miami by sea?
About 10,402 nautical miles (19,265 km / 11,971 statute miles) along the practical sea route, which transits Panama Canal. The straight-line distance is shorter, but boats follow coastlines, channels, and traffic lanes.
How long does it take to sail from Miami to Kaohsiung?
At a typical sailing average of 6 knots it is about 72d 6h underway. A 10-knot trawler needs about 43d 8h, and a 20-knot motor yacht about 21d 16h. 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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