Seaport · Japan
Port of Miyako
Miyako (Japan) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 61290). It lies on the North Pacific Ocean.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Japan
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- JPMYK
- World Port Index no.
- 61290
- Coordinates
- 39.63°N, 141.98°E
- Harbor size
- Small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (breakwater)
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- North Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- Japan
- Other names
- Miyako Ko
- Repairs
- Limited
- Railway (slipway)
- Small
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 15.5 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 15.5 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 11.0 m |
| Tidal range | 1.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Tide
- Heavy swell
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Turning area
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage available
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Electricity
- Navigation equipment
- Electrical repair
- Medical facilities
- Dirty ballast disposal
Supplies
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Deck supplies
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Radiotelephone
- Rail
Only items reported as available in the World Port Index are listed.
Distance from Vietnam
Great-circle (straight-line) distances from Vietnam’s main port clusters. Actual sea routes are longer, as ships follow sea lanes around land.
| From | Great-circle distance |
|---|---|
| Cat Lai (Ho Chi Minh City) | 2,550 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 2,550 nm |
| Hai Phong | 2,130 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Miyako, with full port guides:
Data source
Port characteristics on this page come from the NGA World Port Index (Pub. 150, U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency), as distributed in the seaport-data-js dataset. The index is a navigational reference and may not reflect recent construction, terminal changes or current operating limits. Always confirm details with the port authority, agent or carrier. Sailing directions: Sailing Directions Pub. 158 (Enroute) - Japan - Volume I.
Frequently asked questions about Miyako
Where is Port of Miyako?
Miyako (Japan) lies on the North Pacific Ocean, at about 39.63°N, 141.98°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Miyako?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE JPMYK for Miyako. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Miyako from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 2,550 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 2,130 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Tokyo, Yokohama, Shimizu.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Miyako?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Miyako through our carrier contracts and agent network. Send us your cargo details for a quote.
Information on this page is general guidance compiled by Global Logistic Group from public sources. Port facilities, carrier networks, routings and transit times change frequently; always confirm current schedules, cut-offs and requirements with us or the carrier before booking.