Japan
IndiaYokohama to Nhava Sheva shipping route.
5,446 nautical miles via Strait of Malacca, about 16.2 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Yokohama and Nhava Sheva
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YokohamaStrait of MalaccaNhava ShevaShipping time from Yokohama to Nhava Sheva
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Strait of Malacca (shortest) | 5,446 nm | 18.9 d | 16.2 d | 12.6 d |
| via Sunda Strait | 6,043 nm | 21.0 d | 18.0 d | 14.0 d |
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About the Yokohama to Nhava Sheva shipping route
Yokohama to Nhava Sheva is a 5,446 nautical mile shipping route via Strait of Malacca, heading west from Japan to India. That is 10,086 km of water against 6,719 km as the crow flies. On the way the vessel passes Strait of Malacca.
At sea, the voyage lasts 18.9 days at 12 knots, 16.2 days at 14 knots and 12.6 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 Yokohama and Nhava Sheva to plan the full ocean transit time.
The next option is via Sunda Strait, 6,043 nautical miles, 597 nm longer than the main route. Carriers pick it when Sunda Strait is congested or closed.
Container freight rates on Yokohama 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 64 port to port routes from Yokohama in this directory, Nhava Sheva is the 26th shortest. Closer destinations include Melbourne (4,920 nm), Los Angeles (4,905 nm) and Auckland (4,887 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Yokohama to Nhava Sheva?
The port to port distance from Yokohama to Nhava Sheva is 5,446 nautical miles (10,086 km), via Strait of Malacca. The route passes Strait of Malacca.
What is the shipping time from Yokohama to Nhava Sheva?
About 16.2 days at 14 knots and 12.6 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 Yokohama 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.