Ningbo to Shanghai Sea Distance Calculator

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

Distance
182.4 nm
nautical miles
Under Sail
36 hours
at 5 knots
Under Power
18 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: 182.4 nautical miles
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This map shows the direct sea route from Ningbo to Shanghai. 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 123% longer than the 82 nm direct line, its heading turning from east-northeast to south.

Sea distance
182.4 nm (337.8 km)
Direct line
81.9 nm123% longer
Great-circle bearing
357° (north)
Sea area
Pacific Ocean
Geographic extent
1.6° × 0.9°
Crossing
Domestic · Same region
From
Ningbo (China) 29.8683, 121.5440
To
Shanghai (China) 31.2304, 121.4737
Route basis
Sea-lane route
Passage timeEstimated passage time by cruising speed
Cruising speedDuration
5 kn36 hours
8 kn23 hours
10 kn18 hours
12 kn15 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 Ningbo to Shanghai Route

The maritime route from Ningbo to Shanghai 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 Ningbo in China with Shanghai 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 Ningbo to Shanghai by sea?

The sea distance from Ningbo to Shanghai is approximately 182.4 nautical miles — a day-passage passage in Pacific.

How long does it take to sail from Ningbo to Shanghai?

A day-passage within the same maritime region crossing of 182.4 nautical miles typically takes 18 hours – 36 hours, depending on vessel and weather.

What's the best time to sail from Ningbo to Shanghai?

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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