Seaport · United States
Port Vita
Port Vita (United States) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 19950). It lies on the Gulf of Alaska.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- United States
- World Port Index no.
- 19950
- Coordinates
- 58.07°N, 153.07°W
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- Gulf of Alaska; North Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- Alaska
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Cargo pier depth | 4.9 m |
|---|---|
| Tidal range | 3.4 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage available
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
Communications and connections
- Telefax
- Radiotelephone
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) | 5,170 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 5,180 nm |
| Hai Phong | 4,660 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Port Vita, 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 9 - Alaska: Cape Spencer to Beaufort Sea - Beaufort Sea.
Frequently asked questions about Port Vita
Where is Port Vita?
Port Vita (United States) lies on the Gulf of Alaska, at about 58.07°N, 153.07°W.
How far is Port Vita from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 5,170 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 4,660 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Prince Rupert, Vancouver, Seattle.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Port Vita?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Port Vita 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.