China
South KoreaYantian to Busan shipping route.
1,167 nautical miles direct, about 3.5 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Yantian and Busan
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
YantianSeaBusanShipping time from Yantian to Busan
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| direct (shortest) | 1,167 nm | 4.1 d | 3.5 d | 2.7 d |
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About the Yantian to Busan shipping route
The shipping route from Yantian, China to Busan, South Korea covers 1,167 nautical miles port to port, on a direct course. On a globe the two ports sit 1,995 km apart, so the ship sails 1.08 times the straight line distance. No canals or major straits on this leg, the ship stays close to the direct line.
Pure steaming time is 3.5 days at 14 knots. A carrier that slow steams at 12 knots to save fuel needs 4.1 days, and a fast 18 knot string about 2.7. Liner schedules on the lane quote 4 to 6 days port to port, because the services call at other ports and some transship. Over the last 30 days we counted 4 sailings by 1 carrier (Maersk).
Recent freight rates for CNYTN to KRPUS start at $495 for a 20GP and $670 for a 40GP ($920 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 Busan (KRPUS) 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 63 port to port routes from Yantian in this directory, Busan is the 8th shortest. Closer destinations include Qingdao (1,109 nm), Ho Chi Minh City (922 nm) and Shanghai (844 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Yantian to Busan?
The port to port distance from Yantian to Busan is 1,167 nautical miles (2,162 km), direct.
What is the shipping time from Yantian to Busan?
About 3.5 days at 14 knots and 2.7 days at 18 knots of steaming, without port calls. Scheduled liner services on this lane quote 4 to 6 days.
What are freight rates from Yantian to Busan?
Recent spot rates for CNYTN to KRPUS start at $495 per 20GP and $670 per 40GP, before local charges. Rates change weekly.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Busan to Yantian has its own page with the same distance and route.
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Manila681 nm - Yantian to Ningbo730 nm
- Yantian to Shanghai844 nm
- Yantian to Ho Chi Minh City922 nm
- Incheon to Busan435 nm
- Shanghai to Busan469 nm
- Qingdao to Busan481 nm
- Ningbo to Busan522 nm
- Dalian to Busan544 nm
Yokohama to Busan658 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.