China
VietnamShanghai to Haiphong shipping route.
1,376 nautical miles direct, about 4.1 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Shanghai and Haiphong
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
ShanghaiSeaHaiphongShipping time from Shanghai to Haiphong
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| direct (shortest) | 1,376 nm | 4.8 d | 4.1 d | 3.2 d |
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About the Shanghai to Haiphong shipping route
The shipping route from Shanghai, China to Haiphong, Vietnam covers 1,376 nautical miles port to port, on a direct course. On a globe the two ports sit 1,875 km apart, so the ship sails 1.36 times the straight line distance. No canals on this leg, the extra miles come from sailing around headlands and islands.
At sea, the voyage lasts 4.8 days at 12 knots, 4.1 days at 14 knots and 3.2 days at 18 knots. Liner schedules on the lane quote 4 to 12 days port to port, because the services call at other ports and some transship. Over the last 30 days we counted 16 sailings by 3 carriers (CNC, Maersk and MSC).
Recent freight rates for CNSHA to VNHPH start at $865 for a 20GP and $1,580 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 Shanghai in this directory, Haiphong is the 12th shortest. Closer destinations include Manila (1,203 nm), Tokyo (1,042 nm) and Yokohama (1,031 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Shanghai to Haiphong?
The port to port distance from Shanghai to Haiphong is 1,376 nautical miles (2,549 km), direct.
What is the shipping time from Shanghai to Haiphong?
About 4.1 days at 14 knots and 3.2 days at 18 knots of steaming, without port calls. Scheduled liner services on this lane quote 4 to 12 days.
What are freight rates from Shanghai to Haiphong?
Recent spot rates for CNSHA to VNHPH start at $865 per 20GP and $1,580 per 40GP, before local charges. Rates change weekly.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Haiphong to Shanghai has its own page with the same distance and route.
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Kaohsiung635 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.