Distance by sea between major ports before panama canal (in nautical miles)
route
distance
san diego to new york city
13,544
san diego to hong kong
6,428
new york city to hong kong
19,875

asap (will mark brainliest and 20 points)
what does this map show about the importance of the west coast of north america?

its resources, such as lumber, were valuable to the asian market, unlike new york city.
it was far from asia and required a route through central america.
its ports were more convenient for trade with asia than those on the east coast.
it was too far from new york city to be useful for trade.