Xiuying to Sanya by ferry
Sanya lies 211 km (131 mi) south-west of Xiuying, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
The sea distance is about 211 km (131 mi); at typical ferry speeds a direct crossing would take around 6 h 24 min. Whether one runs, and how often, is in the operator’s timetable.
| Xiuying | Sanya | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 290,000 | 1 million |
| Elevation | 16 m (52 ft) | 1 m (3 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Port | South Port | Yulin Port |
Where to book ferries from Xiuying to Sanya
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Staying in Sanya
Our booking partner lists 240 places to stay in Sanya. Of the 235 with a star rating, the largest group is 5-star (96), and 96 are five-star. Across 56 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 9 out of 10. Guests have left 11,559 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Sanya from Xiuying?
211 km (131 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Xiuying; by road roughly 257 km (160 mi).
How long does it take to get from Xiuying to Sanya by ferry?
About 6 h 24 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Xiuying and Sanya?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
Where can I stay in Sanya?
Our booking partner lists 240 places to stay in Sanya, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.