Port distance

Distance from Shanghai to Tianjin

The sea distance from Shanghai, China to Tianjin, China is 693 nautical miles (1,284 km), on the route ships sail.

693nautical miles
Kilometres1,284 km
Days at sea2.1 days at 14 kn
CanalsNone
Shanghai (CNSHA) to Tianjin (CNTXG)

Days at sea from Shanghai to Tianjin

SpeedDays at sea
10 knots2.9 days
12 knots2.4 days
14 knots2.1 days
16 knots1.8 days
18 knots1.6 days
20 knots1.4 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 Tianjin, following the sea lanes and straits ships use and keeping clear of land.

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What will the voyage from Shanghai to Tianjin 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 Tianjin by sea.

How far is Shanghai from Tianjin by sea?

The sea distance from Shanghai to Tianjin is 693 nautical miles (1,284 km), on the route ships sail.

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

About 2.1 days at sea at 14 knots, 1.6 days at 18 knots, before any canal waiting time or port stay.