Sea distance from Vancouver to El Iskandariya (Alexandria)
The sea route from Vancouver (Canada) to El Iskandariya (Alexandria) (Egypt) is about 10,375 nautical miles, which is 19,214 km or 11,939 statute miles. The route transits Panama Canal and Strait of Gibraltar. That is about 80% 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 11h |
| Sailboat, average (6 kn) | 72d 1h |
| Displacement trawler (8 kn) | 54d 1h |
| Fast trawler (10 kn) | 43d 6h |
| Planing motor yacht (15 kn) | 28d 20h |
| Fast motor yacht (20 kn) | 21d 15h |
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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Plan this passage properly
Open Vancouver to El Iskandariya (Alexandria) 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 El Iskandariya (Alexandria) from Vancouver by sea?
About 10,375 nautical miles (19,214 km / 11,939 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 Vancouver to El Iskandariya (Alexandria)?
At a typical sailing average of 6 knots it is about 72d 1h underway. A 10-knot trawler needs about 43d 6h, and a 20-knot motor yacht about 21d 15h. 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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