India
AustraliaNhava Sheva to Melbourne shipping route.
5,776 nautical miles direct, about 17.2 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Nhava Sheva and Melbourne
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Nhava ShevaSeaMelbourneShipping time from Nhava Sheva to Melbourne
| 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 Nhava Sheva to Melbourne shipping route
Nhava Sheva to Melbourne is a 5,776 nautical mile shipping route on a direct course, heading south east from India to Australia. That is 10,696 km of water against 9,804 km as the crow flies. No canals or major straits on this leg, the ship stays close to the direct line.
At sea, the voyage lasts 20.1 days at 12 knots, 17.2 days at 14 knots and 13.4 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 Nhava Sheva and Melbourne to plan the full ocean transit time.
Container freight rates on Nhava Sheva to Melbourne move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Melbourne (AUMEL) carriers give about 8 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 Nhava Sheva in this directory, Melbourne is the 38th shortest. Closer destinations include Tokyo (5,457 nm), Yokohama (5,446 nm) and Dalian (5,126 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Nhava Sheva to Melbourne?
The port to port distance from Nhava Sheva to Melbourne is 5,776 nautical miles (10,696 km), direct.
What is the shipping time from Nhava Sheva to Melbourne?
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 Melbourne to Nhava Sheva 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.