Vietnam
ChinaHaiphong to Dalian shipping route.
1,784 nautical miles direct, about 5.3 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Haiphong and Dalian
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
HaiphongSeaDalianShipping time from Haiphong to Dalian
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| direct (shortest) | 1,784 nm | 6.2 d | 5.3 d | 4.1 d |
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About the Haiphong to Dalian shipping route
The shipping route from Haiphong, Vietnam to Dalian, China covers 1,784 nautical miles port to port, on a direct course. On a globe the two ports sit 2,457 km apart, so the ship sails 1.34 times the straight line distance. No canals on this leg, the extra miles come from sailing around headlands and islands.
Pure steaming time is 5.3 days at 14 knots. A carrier that slow steams at 12 knots to save fuel needs 6.2 days, and a fast 18 knot string about 4.1. Liner schedules on the lane quote 12 to 18 days port to port, because the services call at other ports and some transship. Over the last 30 days we counted 5 sailings by 1 carrier (Maersk).
Recent freight rates for VNHPH to CNDLC start at $1,500 for a 20GP and $800 for a 40GP. These are spot market prices from carriers that sail the lane; your quote will also include terminal handling, documentation and any bunker surcharge. At Dalian (CNDLC) carriers give about 6 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, Dalian is the 16th shortest. Closer destinations include Incheon (1,769 nm), Busan (1,700 nm) and Tanjung Priok (1,682 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Haiphong to Dalian?
The port to port distance from Haiphong to Dalian is 1,784 nautical miles (3,304 km), direct.
What is the shipping time from Haiphong to Dalian?
About 5.3 days at 14 knots and 4.1 days at 18 knots of steaming, without port calls. Scheduled liner services on this lane quote 12 to 18 days.
What are freight rates from Haiphong to Dalian?
Recent spot rates for VNHPH to CNDLC start at $1,500 per 20GP and $800 per 40GP, before local charges. Rates change weekly.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Dalian to Haiphong has its own page with the same distance and route.
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Busan to Dalian544 nm- Shanghai to Dalian553 nm
- Ningbo to Dalian606 nm
- Xiamen to Dalian996 nm
- Kaohsiung to Dalian1,042 nm
Yokohama to Dalian1,165 nm
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.