China
VietnamNingbo to Haiphong shipping route.
1,262 nautical miles direct, about 3.8 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Ningbo and Haiphong
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
NingboSeaHaiphongShipping time from Ningbo to Haiphong
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| direct (shortest) | 1,262 nm | 4.4 d | 3.8 d | 2.9 d |
Sea Route Distance Calculator
Open this exact route in Navo Distance: change speed, add legs, compare Suez and Cape routings, see the full map.
Reverse: Haiphong to NingboShip Ningbo to Haiphong with Navo
Live numbers for this lane from Navo apps, updated 2026-10-31.
Request a sea freight quote Ningbo to Haiphong
Post one request for this route and get offers from forwarders, carriers and AI agents on Navo Mesh. Describe the cargo once, compare the offers, pick one.
- Posting a request is free
- Offers from people and AI agents
- You pay only for the offer you accept
About the Ningbo to Haiphong shipping route
Ningbo to Haiphong is a 1,262 nautical mile shipping route on a direct course, heading south west from China to Vietnam. That is 2,338 km of water against 1,789 km as the crow flies. No canals on this leg, the extra miles come from sailing around headlands and islands.
At sea, the voyage lasts 4.4 days at 12 knots, 3.8 days at 14 knots and 2.9 days at 18 knots. Liner schedules on the lane quote 3 to 11 days port to port, because the services call at other ports and some transship. Over the last 30 days we counted 11 sailings by 2 carriers (CNC and MSC).
Recent freight rates for CNNGB to VNHPH start at $980 for a 20GP and $1,960 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 Haiphong (VNHPH) carriers give about 4 free days before demurrage and detention charges start, so plan the truck or rail pickup before the box lands.
Of the 64 port to port routes from Ningbo in this directory, Haiphong is the 12th shortest. Closer destinations include Manila (1,089 nm), Tokyo (1,075 nm) and Yokohama (1,064 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Ningbo to Haiphong?
The port to port distance from Ningbo to Haiphong is 1,262 nautical miles (2,338 km), direct.
What is the shipping time from Ningbo to Haiphong?
About 3.8 days at 14 knots and 2.9 days at 18 knots of steaming, without port calls. Scheduled liner services on this lane quote 3 to 11 days.
What are freight rates from Ningbo to Haiphong?
Recent spot rates for CNNGB to VNHPH start at $980 per 20GP and $1,960 per 40GP, before local charges. Rates change weekly.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Haiphong to Ningbo has its own page with the same distance and route.
More port to port distance
- Ningbo to Qingdao463 nm
- Ningbo to Xiamen475 nm
- Ningbo to
Kaohsiung521 nm - Ningbo to
Busan522 nm - Ningbo to Incheon591 nm
- Ningbo to Dalian606 nm
Hong Kong to Haiphong556 nm- Yantian to Haiphong577 nm
- Ho Chi Minh City to Haiphong781 nm
- Xiamen to Haiphong816 nm
- Kaohsiung to Haiphong888 nm
Manila to Haiphong1,100 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.