Qingdao to Tianjin Sea Distance Calculator

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

Distance
465.5 nm
nautical miles
Under Sail
3.9 days
at 5 knots
Under Power
47 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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This map shows the direct sea route from Qingdao to Tianjin. 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 94% longer than the 239 nm direct line, its heading turning from west-southwest to west-northwest.

Sea distance
465.5 nm (862.1 km)
Direct line
239.4 nm94% longer
Great-circle bearing
321° (northwest)
Sea area
Pacific Ocean
Geographic extent
3.2° × 5.6°
Crossing
Domestic · Same region
From
Qingdao (China) 36.0671, 120.3826
To
Tianjin (China) 39.1422, 117.1767
Route basis
Sea-lane route
Passage timeEstimated passage time by cruising speed
Cruising speedDuration
5 kn3.9 days
8 kn2.4 days
10 kn47 hours
12 kn39 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 Qingdao to Tianjin Route

The maritime route from Qingdao to Tianjin is a overnight offshore 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 Qingdao in China with Tianjin in China.

Navigation Tips

  • •On this overnight offshore domestic crossing in the Pacific region, prepare for the western Pacific typhoon season July through October, particularly in peak season.
  • •For a overnight offshore 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 overnight offshore 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 Qingdao to Tianjin by sea?

The sea distance from Qingdao to Tianjin is approximately 465.5 nautical miles — a overnight offshore passage in Pacific.

How long does it take to sail from Qingdao to Tianjin?

A overnight offshore within the same maritime region crossing of 465.5 nautical miles typically takes 1.9 days – 3.9 days, depending on vessel and weather.

What's the best time to sail from Qingdao to Tianjin?

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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