Distance from Shanghai to Colombo
The sea distance from Shanghai, China to Colombo, Sri Lanka is 3,786 nautical miles (7,012 km), on the route ships sail.
Days at sea from Shanghai to Colombo
| Speed | Days at sea |
|---|---|
| 10 knots | 15.8 days |
| 12 knots | 13.1 days |
| 14 knots | 11.3 days |
| 16 knots | 9.9 days |
| 18 knots | 8.8 days |
| 20 knots | 7.9 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 Colombo, following the sea lanes and straits ships use and keeping clear of land.
Plan another route with the free port distance calculator: any two of 1,300+ ports, with or without each canal.
Other port distances
Shanghai to Colombo by sea.
How far is Shanghai from Colombo by sea?
The sea distance from Shanghai to Colombo is 3,786 nautical miles (7,012 km), on the route ships sail.
How many days does a ship take from Shanghai to Colombo?
About 11.3 days at sea at 14 knots, 8.8 days at 18 knots, before any canal waiting time or port stay.
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