China
South KoreaDalian to Busan shipping route.
544 nautical miles direct, about 1.6 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Dalian and Busan
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
DalianSeaBusanShipping time from Dalian to Busan
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| direct (shortest) | 544 nm | 1.9 d | 1.6 d | 1.3 d |
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About the Dalian to Busan shipping route
The shipping route from Dalian, China to Busan, South Korea covers 544 nautical miles port to port, on a direct course. On a globe the two ports sit 781 km apart, so the ship sails 1.29 times the straight line distance. No canals on this leg, the extra miles come from sailing around headlands and islands.
Pure steaming time is 1.6 days at 14 knots. A carrier that slow steams at 12 knots to save fuel needs 1.9 days, and a fast 18 knot string about 1.3. Container transit time on a liner service is longer than the steaming time: ships call at other ports on the rotation, and cargo may transship at a hub. Add terminal time at Dalian and Busan to plan the full ocean transit time.
Container freight rates on Dalian to Busan move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Busan (KRPUS) carriers give about 10 free days before demurrage and detention charges start, so plan the truck or rail pickup before the box lands.
Of the 63 port to port routes from Dalian in this directory, Busan is the shortest. It is the closest port to Dalian we cover.
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Dalian to Busan?
The port to port distance from Dalian to Busan is 544 nautical miles (1,008 km), direct.
What is the shipping time from Dalian to Busan?
About 1.6 days at 14 knots and 1.3 days at 18 knots of steaming, without port calls. Scheduled liner services add calls and transhipment.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Busan to Dalian has its own page with the same distance and route.
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How we count: sea routes follow shipping lanes and canals, time is pure steaming at 14 knots without port calls. Engine navo-distance-time 0.3.0. See all sea distance between ports or the Shipping Routes Directory.