Vietnam
ColombiaHaiphong to Cartagena shipping route.
10,191 nautical miles via Panama Canal, about 30.3 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Haiphong and Cartagena
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HaiphongPanama CanalCartagenaShipping time from Haiphong to Cartagena
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Panama Canal (shortest) | 10,191 nm | 35.4 d | 30.3 d | 23.6 d |
| via Suez Canal | 12,438 nm | 43.2 d | 37.0 d | 28.8 d |
| via Cape of Good Hope | 13,033 nm | 45.3 d | 38.8 d | 30.2 d |
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About the Haiphong to Cartagena shipping route
Haiphong to Cartagena is a 10,191 nautical mile shipping route via Panama Canal, heading north from Vietnam to Colombia. That is 18,874 km of water against 16,525 km as the crow flies. On the way the vessel passes Panama Canal, so canal transit fees and waiting time at the canal are part of every voyage.
At sea, the voyage lasts 35.4 days at 12 knots, 30.3 days at 14 knots and 23.6 days at 18 knots. 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 Haiphong and Cartagena to plan the full ocean transit time.
The next option is via Suez Canal, 12,438 nautical miles, 2,247 nm longer than the main route. Carriers pick it when Strait of Gibraltar is congested or closed.
Container freight rates on Haiphong to Cartagena move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Cartagena (COCTG) 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 65 port to port routes from Haiphong in this directory, Cartagena is the 56th shortest. Closer destinations include Gothenburg (10,126 nm), Hamburg (9,947 nm) and Bremerhaven (9,901 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Haiphong to Cartagena?
The port to port distance from Haiphong to Cartagena is 10,191 nautical miles (18,874 km), via Panama Canal. The route passes Panama Canal.
What is the shipping time from Haiphong to Cartagena?
About 30.3 days at 14 knots and 23.6 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 Cartagena to Haiphong 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.