Alexandria to Damietta Sea Distance Calculator

Calculate the exact nautical distance from Alexandria, Egypt to Damietta, Egypt. Plan your maritime journey with our professional route calculator.

Distance
174.8 nm
nautical miles
Under Sail
35 hours
at 5 knots
Under Power
17 hours
at 10 knots
Best Time
May-October
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 Alexandria to Damietta. 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 83% longer than the 95 nm direct line, its heading turning from west to south.

Sea distance
174.8 nm (323.7 km)
Direct line
95.4 nm83% longer
Great-circle bearing
79° (east)
Sea area
Levantine Sea
Geographic extent
0.5° × 2.3°
Crossing
Domestic · Same region
From
Alexandria (Egypt) 31.2001, 29.9187
To
Damietta (Egypt) 31.4833, 31.7500
Route basis
Sea-lane route
Passage timeEstimated passage time by cruising speed
Cruising speedDuration
5 kn35 hours
8 kn22 hours
10 kn17 hours
12 kn15 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 Alexandria to Damietta Route

A medium-length coastal domestic sea route between Alexandria and Damietta, this passage connecting two major commercial ports in the Mediterranean region demands attention to variable seasonal winds, with the Etesian (Meltemi) reaching down from the Aegean in summer.

The corridor within the same maritime region joins Alexandria, Egypt to Damietta, Egypt.

Navigation Tips

  • •Plan this medium-length coastal domestic leg in the Mediterranean region with attention to variable seasonal winds, with the Etesian (Meltemi) reaching down from the Aegean in summer.
  • •Provisioning for this medium-length coastal passage in Mediterranean should account for regional supply networks.
  • •Allow time for entry formalities on this domestic leg within the same maritime region.
  • •Adapt safety equipment to Mediterranean conditions for this medium-length coastal crossing.
  • •For a domestic crossing within the same maritime region, ensure clearance papers and visas are in order before departure.

Frequently Asked Questions

How far is it from Alexandria to Damietta by sea?

This is a medium-length coastal sea passage of about 174.8 nautical miles between Alexandria and Damietta in Mediterranean.

How long does it take to sail from Alexandria to Damietta?

Average voyage time on this medium-length coastal within the same maritime region leg of 174.8 nautical miles is 17 hours – 35 hours.

What's the best time to sail from Alexandria to Damietta?

Aim for May-October for the calmest passage in Mediterranean; off-peak periods bring variable seasonal winds, with the Etesian (Meltemi) reaching down from the Aegean in summer.

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