Seaport · United States
Port of Ellwood
Ellwood (United States) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 16160). It lies on the North Pacific Ocean.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- United States
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- USEL3
- World Port Index no.
- 16160
- Coordinates
- 34.43°N, 119.92°W
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Open roadstead
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- North Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- United States W Coast
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 11.0 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 7.9 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 17.1 m |
| Tidal range | 1.2 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
Supplies
- Fuel oil
Only items reported as available in the World Port Index are listed.
Distance from Vietnam
Great-circle (straight-line) distances from Vietnam’s main port clusters. Actual sea routes are longer, as ships follow sea lanes around land.
| From | Great-circle distance |
|---|---|
| Cat Lai (Ho Chi Minh City) | 7,010 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 7,010 nm |
| Hai Phong | 6,550 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Ellwood, with full port guides:
Data source
Port characteristics on this page come from the NGA World Port Index (Pub. 150, U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency), as distributed in the seaport-data-js dataset. The index is a navigational reference and may not reflect recent construction, terminal changes or current operating limits. Always confirm details with the port authority, agent or carrier. Sailing directions: U.S. Coast Pilot 7 - Pacific Coast: California.
Frequently asked questions about Ellwood
Where is Port of Ellwood?
Ellwood (United States) lies on the North Pacific Ocean, at about 34.43°N, 119.92°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Ellwood?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE USEL3 for Ellwood. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Ellwood from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 7,010 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 6,550 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Los Angeles, Long Beach, Ensenada.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Ellwood?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Ellwood through our carrier contracts and agent network. Send us your cargo details for a quote.
Information on this page is general guidance compiled by Global Logistic Group from public sources. Port facilities, carrier networks, routings and transit times change frequently; always confirm current schedules, cut-offs and requirements with us or the carrier before booking.