Guangzhou to Shenzhen Sea Distance Calculator

Calculate the exact nautical distance from Guangzhou, China to Shenzhen, China. Plan your maritime journey with our professional route calculator.

Distance
90.7 nm
nautical miles
Under Sail
18 hours
at 5 knots
Under Power
9 hours
at 10 knots
Best Time
Varies by area
Typical Sailing Season

Distance follows a sea-lane route. Sailing times are estimates at fixed cruising speeds and vary with vessel, weather, and currents.

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Distance: 90.7 nautical miles
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This map shows the direct sea route from Guangzhou to Shenzhen. The actual sailing path may vary based on weather conditions and navigation requirements.

Passage details

This is a markedly indirect coastal passage: the navigable route runs 61% longer than the 56 nm direct line, its heading turning from southeast to northeast.

Sea distance
90.7 nm (167.9 km)
Direct line
56.3 nm61% longer
Great-circle bearing
129° (southeast)
Sea area
Pacific Ocean
Geographic extent
0.9° × 0.8°
Crossing
Domestic · Same region
From
Guangzhou (China) 23.1291, 113.2644
To
Shenzhen (China) 22.5431, 114.0579
Route basis
Sea-lane route
Passage timeEstimated passage time by cruising speed
Cruising speedDuration
5 kn18 hours
8 kn11 hours
10 kn9 hours
12 kn8 hours

Distance follows a sea-lane route generated from marine traffic lanes; passage times are computed at fixed cruising speeds.

Read the methodology — How we calculate sea distances

Last reviewed 2026-06-17

About Guangzhou to Shenzhen Route

The maritime route from Guangzhou to Shenzhen is a day-passage domestic passage connecting two major commercial ports in the Pacific region. Mariners on this leg typically prepare for the western Pacific typhoon season July through October.

This route runs within the same maritime region, connecting Guangzhou in China with Shenzhen in China.

Navigation Tips

  • •On this day-passage domestic crossing in the Pacific region, prepare for the western Pacific typhoon season July through October, particularly in peak season.
  • •For a day-passage route, plan fuel and provisioning around the Pacific region — calculate consumption with our tool.
  • •Verify port-entry requirements at both ends of this domestic route within the same maritime region before you depart.
  • •Check safety gear suited to Pacific conditions before a day-passage passage — life rafts, EPIRB, and current charts.
  • •Carry passports, vessel documents, and crew lists matched to this domestic route within the same maritime region.

Frequently Asked Questions

How far is it from Guangzhou to Shenzhen by sea?

The sea distance from Guangzhou to Shenzhen is approximately 90.7 nautical miles — a day-passage passage in Pacific.

How long does it take to sail from Guangzhou to Shenzhen?

A day-passage within the same maritime region crossing of 90.7 nautical miles typically takes 9 hours – 18 hours, depending on vessel and weather.

What's the best time to sail from Guangzhou to Shenzhen?

Conditions on this route vary by area and season, so there is no single best time that applies along its whole length. Always check current weather forecasts and sea conditions before departure.

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