Port distance

Distance from Qingdao to Busan

The sea distance from Qingdao, China to Busan, South Korea is 485 nautical miles (897 km), on the route ships sail.

485nautical miles
Kilometres897 km
Days at sea1.4 days at 14 kn
CanalsNone
Qingdao (CNTAO) to Busan (KRPUS)

Days at sea from Qingdao to Busan

SpeedDays at sea
10 knots2.0 days
12 knots1.7 days
14 knots1.4 days
16 knots1.3 days
18 knots1.1 days
20 knots1.0 days

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

The route

From Qingdao 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

Qingdao to Busan by sea.

How far is Qingdao from Busan by sea?

The sea distance from Qingdao to Busan is 485 nautical miles (897 km), on the route ships sail.

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

About 1.4 days at sea at 14 knots, 1.1 days at 18 knots, before any canal waiting time or port stay.