Distance from Yantian to Colombo
The sea distance from Yantian, China to Colombo, Sri Lanka is 3,470 nautical miles (6,426 km), on the route ships sail.
Days at sea from Yantian to Colombo
| Speed | Days at sea |
|---|---|
| 10 knots | 14.5 days |
| 12 knots | 12.0 days |
| 14 knots | 10.3 days |
| 16 knots | 9.0 days |
| 18 knots | 8.0 days |
| 20 knots | 7.2 days |
At sea only: add the canal transit, any waiting time and the days in port for the voyage time.
The route
From Yantian the route runs without any canal transit to Colombo, following the sea lanes and straits ships use and keeping clear of land.
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Other port distances
Yantian to Colombo by sea.
How far is Yantian from Colombo by sea?
The sea distance from Yantian to Colombo is 3,470 nautical miles (6,426 km), on the route ships sail.
How many days does a ship take from Yantian to Colombo?
About 10.3 days at sea at 14 knots, 8.0 days at 18 knots, before any canal waiting time or port stay.
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