Mexico
ColombiaManzanillo to Cartagena shipping route.
2,017 nautical miles via Panama Canal, about 6.0 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Manzanillo and Cartagena
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
ManzanilloPanama CanalCartagenaShipping time from Manzanillo to Cartagena
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Panama Canal (shortest) | 2,017 nm | 7.0 d | 6.0 d | 4.7 d |
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About the Manzanillo to Cartagena shipping route
Ships leaving Manzanillo for Cartagena head east and cover a sea distance of 2,017 nautical miles (3,736 km), via Panama Canal. The straight line between the ports is 3,247 km; coastlines and shipping lanes add the rest. On the way the vessel passes Panama Canal, so canal transit fees and waiting time at the canal are part of every voyage.
At sea, the voyage lasts 7.0 days at 12 knots, 6.0 days at 14 knots and 4.7 days at 18 knots. Container transit time on a liner service is longer than the steaming time: ships call at other ports on the rotation, and cargo may transship at a hub. Add terminal time at Manzanillo and Cartagena to plan the full ocean transit time.
Container freight rates on Manzanillo to Cartagena move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Cartagena (COCTG) carriers give about 10 free days before demurrage and detention charges start, so plan the truck or rail pickup before the box lands.
Of the 65 port to port routes from Manzanillo in this directory, Cartagena is the 4th shortest. Closer destinations include Balboa (1,690 nm), Oakland (1,669 nm) and Los Angeles (1,284 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Manzanillo to Cartagena?
The port to port distance from Manzanillo to Cartagena is 2,017 nautical miles (3,736 km), via Panama Canal. The route passes Panama Canal.
What is the shipping time from Manzanillo to Cartagena?
About 6.0 days at 14 knots and 4.7 days at 18 knots of steaming, without port calls. Scheduled liner services add calls and transhipment.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Cartagena to Manzanillo has its own page with the same distance and route.
More port to port distance
- Manzanillo to
Los Angeles1,284 nm - Manzanillo to Oakland1,669 nm
- Manzanillo to
Balboa1,690 nm - Manzanillo to
Callao2,443 nm - Manzanillo to Seattle2,498 nm
- Manzanillo to
Vancouver2,520 nm - Balboa to Cartagena328 nm
- Callao to Cartagena1,714 nm
- Houston to Cartagena1,765 nm
- Charleston to Cartagena1,820 nm
- Savannah to Cartagena1,829 nm
- New York to Cartagena2,235 nm
How we count: sea routes follow shipping lanes and canals, time is pure steaming at 14 knots without port calls. Engine navo-distance-time 0.3.0. See all sea distance between ports or the Shipping Routes Directory.