Ancona to Livorno Sea Distance Calculator

Calculate the exact nautical distance from Ancona, Italy to Livorno, Italy. Plan your maritime journey with our professional route calculator.

Distance: 990.3 nm; nautical miles
Under Sail: 8.3 days; at 5 knots
Under Power: 4.1 days; 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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Distance: 990.3 nautical miles

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This map shows the direct sea route from Ancona to Livorno. 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 610% longer than the 140 nm direct line, its heading turning from west-northwest to north-northeast. Transiting the Strait of Messina.

Sea distance: 990.3 nm (1834 km)
Direct line: 139.6 nm610% longer
Great-circle bearing: 269° (west)
Sea area: Mediterranean Sea
Geographic extent: 5.8° × 8.7°
Crossing: Domestic · Same region
Transits: Strait of Messina
From: Ancona (Italy) 43.6158, 13.5184
To: Livorno (Italy) 43.5485, 10.3106
Route basis: Sea-lane route

Passage timeEstimated passage time by cruising speed
Cruising speed	Duration
5 kn	8.3 days
8 kn	5.2 days
10 kn	4.1 days
12 kn	3.4 days

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

Named transits are identified from the sea-lane waypoint path.

Read the methodology — How we calculate sea distances

Last reviewed 2026-06-17

About Ancona to Livorno Route

Linking Ancona and Livorno, this extended offshore domestic crossing connecting two major commercial ports sits in the Mediterranean region — a passage shaped by local seasonal winds that vary by area — check a current marine forecast before departure.

The lane links Ancona (Italy) and Livorno (Italy), within the same maritime region.

Navigation Tips

•A extended offshore domestic passage in the Mediterranean region typically requires planning for local seasonal winds that vary by area — check a current marine forecast before departure.
•A extended offshore leg in Mediterranean benefits from waypoint planning and verified fuel availability.
•Confirm operating hours and clearance procedures for this domestic crossing within the same maritime region, since rules vary by port.
•Verify that emergency equipment matches the demands of a extended offshore leg in Mediterranean.
•Documentation requirements differ for domestic passages within the same maritime region; verify cruising permits in advance.

Suggested Stops

On a long 990.3 nm passage from Ancona to Livorno, these ports make convenient places to break the journey, refuel, and rest.

Brindisi (Italy) · ≈283.5 nm in — View port details
Gioia Tauro (Italy) · ≈576.8 nm in — View port details

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is it from Ancona to Livorno by sea?

Approximately 990.3 nautical miles separate Ancona and Livorno by sea, making this a extended offshore leg in Mediterranean.

How long does it take to sail from Ancona to Livorno?

Expect about 4.1 days – 8.3 days for a extended offshore run of 990.3 nautical miles within the same maritime region.

What's the best time to sail from Ancona to Livorno?

Peak sailing season here is May-October; year-round, Mediterranean routes contend with local seasonal winds that vary by area — check a current marine forecast before departure.

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