How long is a Panama Canal?
A Panama Canal is 51 miles (82 km) long.
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Length Overview
Imperial
51 miles
Metric
82 km
Football Fields
743.6
Category
Structures
The Panama Canal is 50.7 miles (81.6 km) long, connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. A ship transit takes 8-10 hours. Saves a 7,800-mile trip around South America.
How many Panama Canals fit in...?
School Buses
7648.5
Football Fields
743.6
Blue Whales
2677.0
Compare to a custom length
= 44616.0 × Panama Canal
For perspective...
- • Saves ships a 7,800-mile detour around Cape Horn
- • About 900 million gallons of water used per ship transit
- • Took 10 years and 75,000 workers to build (1904-1914)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long is a Panama Canal?
The Panama Canal is 50.7 miles (81.6 km) long, connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. A ship transit takes 8-10 hours. Saves a 7,800-mile trip around South America.
How many football fields is a Panama Canal?
A Panama Canal is 743.6 football fields long (51 miles (82 km)).
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