Port distance

Distance from Ningbo to Busan

The sea distance from Ningbo, China to Busan, South Korea is 508 nautical miles (941 km), on the route ships sail.

508nautical miles
Kilometres941 km
Days at sea1.5 days at 14 kn
CanalsNone
Ningbo (CNNGB) to Busan (KRPUS)

Days at sea from Ningbo to Busan

SpeedDays at sea
10 knots2.1 days
12 knots1.8 days
14 knots1.5 days
16 knots1.3 days
18 knots1.2 days
20 knots1.1 days

At sea only: add the canal transit, any waiting time and the days in port for the voyage time.

The route

From Ningbo the route runs without any canal transit to Busan, following the sea lanes and straits ships use and keeping clear of land.

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FAQs

Ningbo to Busan by sea.

How far is Ningbo from Busan by sea?

The sea distance from Ningbo to Busan is 508 nautical miles (941 km), on the route ships sail.

How many days does a ship take from Ningbo to Busan?

About 1.5 days at sea at 14 knots, 1.2 days at 18 knots, before any canal waiting time or port stay.