How To Use Distance & Time? Instant Calculator For Shipping Planning

Calculate real-time shipping distances and times for sea, road, rail, and air freight with SeaRates Distance & Time. Our guide presents an intuitive calculator that provides detailed information on transit data, route distances, and extra details for smooth freight planning. Let’s discover how to manage your logistics conveniently!


How does the tool work?


  • Sing up to the SeaRates platform for free with 3 daily calculations and up to 20 unique monthly calculations of distance and transit time

         or

  • Let us know about your intention for your own Distance & Time and get the customized solution to meet your needs


Let's take a closer look at the calculator’s functionality.


Simply enter your departure and destination points and choose how your cargo will be carried — by sea, road, rail, or air.




Also, you can adjust the average speed of the transport optionally and select the routing modesafe or short. The ‘safe’ routing mode is designed to estimate routes, avoid current dangerous regions due to natural disasters or geopolitical circumstances, and adjust your supply chain quickly to ensure continuity. Also, choose the ‘short’ mode to calculate your route strictly.



Safe routing mode for shipments from Shanghai, CN, to Paris, FR



Short routing mode for shipments from Shanghai, CN, to Paris, FR


Here is already your result in a few seconds! Detailed estimation of distance and transit time for linear or multimodal routes, real-time visualization on the interactive world map, and updated historical data per carrier.

Get instant access to transit time details for each shipping line to compare and choose the most suitable option for your shipments. The data is updated according to the global SeaRates Tracking System database.



Take your pick between sea, road, rail, and air tabs to instantly calculate in the steps above. 



Looking for benefits details? Find a description and Frequently Asked Questions about Distance & Time right under the tool.


White-label integration

Interested in the upselling capabilities of our advanced calculator? Integrate the Distance & Time functionality as a customized white-labeled solution on your website. 

Engage the audience with advanced benchmarking under your brand. Reduce the need to reach for transit time & distance estimation on your competitors’ sources as much as possible.




API connection

Distance & Time is available as API integration into your CRM/ERP/TMS systems. Connect to the SeaRates global database to provide instant calculations of route distance and transit time under your brand.

Kindly check the API documentation for the Distance & Time in our Developer Portal. There is all general information and detailed descriptions of requests you can submit, tailored to your particular needs.



Find Your Customized Distance & Time Plan 


You’re always welcome to let us know about your requirements by filling out the Request an IT Quote form or reaching out to us at [email protected] for a tailored solution.


Sophia Shkuro is a content manager from Dnipro, Ukraine. Believes that the more complex a thing is, the easier it should be to write about it. Dreams of a future vacation by the sea.

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