Australia
ChinaMelbourne to Yantian shipping route.
5,065 nautical miles direct, about 15.1 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Melbourne and Yantian
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
MelbourneSeaYantianShipping time from Melbourne to Yantian
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| direct (shortest) | 5,065 nm | 17.6 d | 15.1 d | 11.7 d |
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About the Melbourne to Yantian shipping route
The shipping route from Melbourne, Australia to Yantian, China covers 5,065 nautical miles port to port, on a direct course. On a globe the two ports sit 7,443 km apart, so the ship sails 1.26 times the straight line distance. No canals on this leg, the extra miles come from sailing around headlands and islands.
Pure steaming time is 15.1 days at 14 knots. A carrier that slow steams at 12 knots to save fuel needs 17.6 days, and a fast 18 knot string about 11.7. Liner schedules on the lane quote 12 to 23 days port to port, because the services call at other ports and some transship. Over the last 30 days we counted 91 sailings by 6 carriers (HMM, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, ONE and OOCL).
Recent freight rates for AUMEL to CNYTN start at $2,275 for a 20GP and $4,900 for a 40GP ($4,550 for a 40HC). These are spot market prices from carriers that sail the lane; your quote will also include terminal handling, documentation and any bunker surcharge. At Yantian (CNYTN) 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 Melbourne in this directory, Yantian is the 15th shortest. Closer destinations include Xiamen (5,061 nm), Hong Kong (5,044 nm) and Tokyo (4,931 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Melbourne to Yantian?
The port to port distance from Melbourne to Yantian is 5,065 nautical miles (9,381 km), direct.
What is the shipping time from Melbourne to Yantian?
About 15.1 days at 14 knots and 11.7 days at 18 knots of steaming, without port calls. Scheduled liner services on this lane quote 12 to 23 days.
What are freight rates from Melbourne to Yantian?
Recent spot rates for AUMEL to CNYTN start at $2,275 per 20GP and $4,900 per 40GP, before local charges. Rates change weekly.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Yantian to Melbourne 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.