Port distance

Distance from Shanghai to Busan

The sea distance from Shanghai, China to Busan, South Korea is 447 nautical miles (827 km), on the route ships sail.

447nautical miles
Kilometres827 km
Days at sea1.3 days at 14 kn
CanalsNone
Shanghai (CNSHA) to Busan (KRPUS)

Days at sea from Shanghai to Busan

SpeedDays at sea
10 knots1.9 days
12 knots1.6 days
14 knots1.3 days
16 knots1.2 days
18 knots1.0 days
20 knots0.9 days

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

The route

From Shanghai 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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What will the voyage from Shanghai to Busan cost? Bunkers by fuel grade, port costs, canal dues, charter hire and the cost per TEU, on the same route.
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FAQs

Shanghai to Busan by sea.

How far is Shanghai from Busan by sea?

The sea distance from Shanghai to Busan is 447 nautical miles (827 km), on the route ships sail.

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

About 1.3 days at sea at 14 knots, 1.0 days at 18 knots, before any canal waiting time or port stay.