Distance from Port of Los Angeles to Port of Mina Jabal Ali
Great-circle distance, compass bearing and a transit estimate between Port of Los Angeles (USLAX) and Port of Mina Jabal Ali (AEJEA).
initial heading from Port of Los Angeles
14–24 knots, direct
About the Port of Los Angeles–Port of Mina Jabal Ali route
The great-circle (straight-line) distance from Port of Los Angeles (USLAX) in United States to Port of Mina Jabal Ali (AEJEA) in United Arab Emirates is approximately 13,442 km — that is 7,258 nautical miles or 8,353 statute miles. The initial heading from Port of Los Angeles is about 7° (north).
At a typical merchant service speed, a direct passage of this length would take roughly 13 days for a fast container ship (about 24 knots) and up to 22 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 Los Angeles and Port of Mina Jabal Ali — 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 Los Angeles from Port of Mina Jabal Ali?
The great-circle distance from Port of Los Angeles (USLAX) to Port of Mina Jabal Ali (AEJEA) is about 13,442 km (7,258 nautical miles / 8,353 miles).
What direction is Port of Mina Jabal Ali from Port of Los Angeles?
Setting out from Port of Los Angeles, the initial bearing to Port of Mina Jabal Ali is about 7°, which is roughly north.
How long does it take to sail from Port of Los Angeles to Port of Mina Jabal Ali?
A direct great-circle passage would take about 13–22 days depending on vessel speed (roughly 24 knots down to 14 knots). Actual sea routes are longer because they follow shipping lanes and canals.