When a ship is traveling from New York to San Francisco passes through the panama canal instead of going around the southern tip of south America how many miles are saved?

When a ship travels from New York to San Francisco through the Panama Canal, it saves approximately 8,000 nautical miles compared to the route around the southern tip of South America (Cape Horn). This significant reduction in distance allows for shorter transit times and lower fuel costs, making the Panama Canal a crucial shortcut for maritime trade.