Distance from Busan to Piraeus
The sea distance from Busan, South Korea to Piraeus, Greece is 8,169 nautical miles (15,128 km) via the Suez Canal, on the route ships sail.
Days at sea from Busan to Piraeus
| Speed | Days at sea |
|---|---|
| 10 knots | 34.0 days |
| 12 knots | 28.4 days |
| 14 knots | 24.3 days |
| 16 knots | 21.3 days |
| 18 knots | 18.9 days |
| 20 knots | 17.0 days |
At sea only: add the canal transit, any waiting time and the days in port for the voyage time.
Round the Cape of Good Hope
Avoiding the Suez Canal, the route round the Cape of Good Hope is 14,606 NM: 6,437 NM more, about 19.2 extra days at 14 knots.
More on the Suez Canal and the route round the Cape
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Busan to Piraeus by sea.
How far is Busan from Piraeus by sea?
The sea distance from Busan to Piraeus is 8,169 nautical miles (15,128 km) via the Suez Canal, on the route ships sail.
How many days does a ship take from Busan to Piraeus?
About 24.3 days at sea at 14 knots, 18.9 days at 18 knots, before any canal waiting time or port stay.
How far is it round the Cape of Good Hope instead of through Suez?
14,606 nautical miles, 6,437 NM more than through the Suez Canal: about 19.2 extra days at 14 knots.
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