Australia
IndiaMelbourne to Nhava Sheva shipping route.
5,776 nautical miles direct, about 17.2 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Melbourne and Nhava Sheva
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MelbourneSeaNhava ShevaShipping time from Melbourne to Nhava Sheva
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| direct (shortest) | 5,776 nm | 20.1 d | 17.2 d | 13.4 d |
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About the Melbourne to Nhava Sheva shipping route
The shipping route from Melbourne, Australia to Nhava Sheva, India covers 5,776 nautical miles port to port, on a direct course. On a globe the two ports sit 9,804 km apart, so the ship sails 1.09 times the straight line distance. No canals or major straits on this leg, the ship stays close to the direct line.
Pure steaming time is 17.2 days at 14 knots. A carrier that slow steams at 12 knots to save fuel needs 20.1 days, and a fast 18 knot string about 13.4. 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 Melbourne and Nhava Sheva to plan the full ocean transit time.
Container freight rates on Melbourne to Nhava Sheva move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Nhava Sheva (INNSA) carriers give about 3.95 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 Melbourne in this directory, Nhava Sheva is the 24th shortest. Closer destinations include Durban (5,647 nm), Dalian (5,599 nm) and Incheon (5,498 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Melbourne to Nhava Sheva?
The port to port distance from Melbourne to Nhava Sheva is 5,776 nautical miles (10,696 km), direct.
What is the shipping time from Melbourne to Nhava Sheva?
About 17.2 days at 14 knots and 13.4 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 Nhava Sheva to Melbourne has its own page with the same distance and route.
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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.