Xiamen to Lon Shui Terminal Sea Distance Calculator

Calculate the exact nautical distance from Xiamen, China to Lon Shui Terminal, China. Plan your maritime journey with our professional route calculator.

Distance
313.9 nm
nautical miles
Under Sail
2.6 days
at 5 knots
Under Power
31 hours
at 10 knots
Best Time
November-March
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 Xiamen to Lon Shui Terminal. The actual sailing path may vary based on weather conditions and navigation requirements.

Passage details

This is a moderately indirect coastal passage: the navigable route runs 22% longer than the 256 nm direct line, its heading turning from south-southeast to west-northwest. It spans two maritime regions.

Sea distance
313.9 nm (581.3 km)
Direct line
256.3 nm22% longer
Great-circle bearing
212° (south-southwest)
Geographic extent
3.9° × 2.7°
Crossing
Domestic · Cross-region
From
Xiamen (China) 24.4798, 118.0894
To
Lon Shui Terminal (China) 20.8333, 115.6833
Route basis
Sea-lane route
Passage timeEstimated passage time by cruising speed
Cruising speedDuration
5 kn2.6 days
8 kn39 hours
10 kn31 hours
12 kn26 hours

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

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Last reviewed 2026-06-17

About Xiamen to Lon Shui Terminal Route

A medium ocean within one country sea route between Xiamen and Lon Shui Terminal, this passage between two major harbours in the Pacific region demands attention to eastern Pacific hurricane activity May through October in tropical latitudes.

The corridor crossing between different maritime regions joins Xiamen, China to Lon Shui Terminal, China.

Navigation Tips

  • •Plan this medium ocean within one country leg in the Pacific region with attention to eastern Pacific hurricane activity May through October in tropical latitudes.
  • •Provisioning for this medium ocean passage in Pacific should account for regional supply networks.
  • •Allow time for entry formalities on this within one country leg crossing between different maritime regions.
  • •Adapt safety equipment to Pacific conditions for this medium ocean crossing.
  • •For a within one country crossing crossing between different maritime regions, ensure clearance papers and visas are in order before departure.

Frequently Asked Questions

How far is it from Xiamen to Lon Shui Terminal by sea?

This is a medium ocean sea passage of about 313.9 nautical miles between Xiamen and Lon Shui Terminal in Pacific.

How long does it take to sail from Xiamen to Lon Shui Terminal?

Average voyage time on this medium ocean crossing between different maritime regions leg of 313.9 nautical miles is 1.3 days – 2.6 days.

What's the best time to sail from Xiamen to Lon Shui Terminal?

Aim for November-March for the calmest passage in Pacific; off-peak periods bring eastern Pacific hurricane activity May through October in tropical latitudes.

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