Distance from Shanghai to Piraeus
The sea distance from Shanghai, China to Piraeus, Greece is 7,819 nautical miles (14,480 km) via the Suez Canal, on the route ships sail.
Days at sea from Shanghai to Piraeus
| Speed | Days at sea |
|---|---|
| 10 knots | 32.6 days |
| 12 knots | 27.1 days |
| 14 knots | 23.3 days |
| 16 knots | 20.4 days |
| 18 knots | 18.1 days |
| 20 knots | 16.3 days |
At sea only: add the canal transit, any waiting time and the days in port for the voyage time.
Round the Cape of Good Hope
Avoiding the Suez Canal, the route round the Cape of Good Hope is 14,255 NM: 6,436 NM more, about 19.2 extra days at 14 knots.
More on the Suez Canal and the route round the Cape
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Shanghai to Piraeus by sea.
How far is Shanghai from Piraeus by sea?
The sea distance from Shanghai to Piraeus is 7,819 nautical miles (14,480 km) via the Suez Canal, on the route ships sail.
How many days does a ship take from Shanghai to Piraeus?
About 23.3 days at sea at 14 knots, 18.1 days at 18 knots, before any canal waiting time or port stay.
How far is it round the Cape of Good Hope instead of through Suez?
14,255 nautical miles, 6,436 NM more than through the Suez Canal: about 19.2 extra days at 14 knots.
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