Distance from Port of Busan to Port of Los Angeles
Great-circle distance, compass bearing and a transit estimate between Port of Busan (KRPUS) and Port of Los Angeles (USLAX).
initial heading from Port of Busan
14–24 knots, direct
About the Port of Busan–Port of Los Angeles route
The great-circle (straight-line) distance from Port of Busan (KRPUS) in South Korea to Port of Los Angeles (USLAX) in United States is approximately 9,646 km — that is 5,208 nautical miles or 5,994 statute miles. The initial heading from Port of Busan is about 50° (northeast).
At a typical merchant service speed, a direct passage of this length would take roughly 10 days for a fast container ship (about 24 knots) and up to 16 days for a slower bulk carrier (about 14 knots). Real voyages are longer than the great-circle figure: ships follow established sea lanes, transit canals and straits such as Suez, Panama or Malacca, and adjust for weather and traffic.
How this is calculated
The distance is the great-circle (orthodromic) distance between the published coordinates of Port of Busan and Port of Los Angeles — the shortest path over the Earth’s surface. Actual sea routes are longer, following shipping lanes, canals and straits. Transit figures are planning approximations, not schedules.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Port of Busan from Port of Los Angeles?
The great-circle distance from Port of Busan (KRPUS) to Port of Los Angeles (USLAX) is about 9,646 km (5,208 nautical miles / 5,994 miles).
What direction is Port of Los Angeles from Port of Busan?
Setting out from Port of Busan, the initial bearing to Port of Los Angeles is about 50°, which is roughly northeast.
How long does it take to sail from Port of Busan to Port of Los Angeles?
A direct great-circle passage would take about 10–16 days depending on vessel speed (roughly 24 knots down to 14 knots). Actual sea routes are longer because they follow shipping lanes and canals.