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Naturally, it depends on the ship.

Presuming good weather, here are some speed estimates:

  • A classic sailing ship (e.g. the USS Constitution and similar ships, pre-1850) generally averages about 10 knots per hour
  • More advanced sailing ships (e.g. the Cutty Sark clipper) average 15-17 kt/h
  • Modern "fast" oil/steam-powered cargo ships can do 20 kt/h, though most now usually steam around 10 kt/h, to save fuel.
  • Similarly, a typical cruise ship usually can do 22-25 kt/h, but generally steam in the 15-18 kt/h range.
  • Fast combat naval vessels have a top speed between 30 and 35 kt/h

One knot (a nautical mile) is 1.852 kilometers. So, a fast naval vessel could cover 2000km in about 31 hours under ideal conditions.

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