Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Milan to San Diego by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Milan and San Diego is 24 days 5h. Ships depart from Vado Ligure (ITVDL) and arrive at Freeport (USFPO) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Milan and San Diego?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Vado Ligure (ITVDL) and arrive into Freeport (USFPO) around 24 days 5h later. These services are operated by Grimaldi.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Milan to San Diego by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Milan to San Diego takes around 19h 18m. Flights depart from Milano Linate Airport (LIN) and arrive at San Diego International Airport (SAN).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Milan and San Diego?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Milano Linate Airport (LIN) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) depart 1-2 times a day. These flights are serviced by British Airways and the typical transit time is around 19h 18m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Milan and San Diego?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Milan and San Diego. Cargo flights depart from Milan Malpensa International Airport (MXP) and arrive at San Diego International Airport (SAN) with departures 1-2 times a week and a average flight time of around 19h 27m. FedEx operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Milan to San Diego by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Milan and San Diego by cargo ship is 6,285 Nautical Miles (11,640 Kilometres / 7,232 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Vado Ligure (ITVDL) and Freeport (USFPO).

Question 7

What is the distance between Milan to San Diego by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Milan and San Diego by air is around 9,799 Kilometres (6,089 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Milano Linate Airport (LIN) and San Diego International Airport (SAN).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Milan to San Diego by sea?

Accepted Answer

495kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Milan to San Diego. This is calculated using the overall historical emissions of the average container ship on this trade lane and dividing it by the total projected capacity.

Question 9

How much CO2 is produced when sending cargo by air from Milan to San Diego?

Accepted Answer

559kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Milan to San Diego. This is calculated by determining the total fuel burn output of various aircraft that typically fly this route and dividing it by the total available cargo capacity in KGs.

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
British Airways	1-2 times a day	Airbus A321neo+5 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
FedExFreighter	1-2 times a week	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+1 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
MED USA MEX SVC	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	Grimaldi
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Milano Linate Airport to San Diego International Airport

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Vado Ligure to Freeport

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