Australia
IndiaSydney to Nhava Sheva shipping route.
6,271 nautical miles direct, about 18.7 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Sydney and Nhava Sheva
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
SydneySeaNhava ShevaShipping time from Sydney to Nhava Sheva
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| direct (shortest) | 6,271 nm | 21.8 d | 18.7 d | 14.5 d |
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About the Sydney to Nhava Sheva shipping route
Ships leaving Sydney for Nhava Sheva head west and cover a sea distance of 6,271 nautical miles (11,613 km), on a direct course. The straight line between the ports is 10,139 km; coastlines and shipping lanes add the rest. No canals or major straits on this leg, the ship stays close to the direct line.
Pure steaming time is 18.7 days at 14 knots. A carrier that slow steams at 12 knots to save fuel needs 21.8 days, and a fast 18 knot string about 14.5. 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 Sydney and Nhava Sheva to plan the full ocean transit time.
Container freight rates on Sydney 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 Sydney in this directory, Nhava Sheva is the 24th shortest. Closer destinations include Durban (6,142 nm), Colombo (5,365 nm) and Dalian (5,042 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Sydney to Nhava Sheva?
The port to port distance from Sydney to Nhava Sheva is 6,271 nautical miles (11,613 km), direct.
What is the shipping time from Sydney to Nhava Sheva?
About 18.7 days at 14 knots and 14.5 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 Sydney 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.