Port distance

Distance from Qingdao to Chennai

The sea distance from Qingdao, China to Chennai, India is 4,058 nautical miles (7,515 km), on the route ships sail.

4,058nautical miles
Kilometres7,515 km
Days at sea12.1 days at 14 kn
CanalsNone
Qingdao (CNTAO) to Chennai (INMAA)

Days at sea from Qingdao to Chennai

SpeedDays at sea
10 knots16.9 days
12 knots14.1 days
14 knots12.1 days
16 knots10.6 days
18 knots9.4 days
20 knots8.5 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 Chennai, following the sea lanes and straits ships use and keeping clear of land.

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FAQs

Qingdao to Chennai by sea.

How far is Qingdao from Chennai by sea?

The sea distance from Qingdao to Chennai is 4,058 nautical miles (7,515 km), on the route ships sail.

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

About 12.1 days at sea at 14 knots, 9.4 days at 18 knots, before any canal waiting time or port stay.