Ancona to Venice Sea Distance Calculator

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

Distance: 143.4 nm; nautical miles
Under Sail: 29 hours; at 5 knots
Under Power: 14 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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Distance: 143.4 nautical miles

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This map shows the direct sea route from Ancona to Venice. The actual sailing path may vary based on weather conditions and navigation requirements.

Passage details

This is a moderately indirect coastal passage: the navigable route runs 19% longer than the 121 nm direct line, holding a steady west-northwest course.

Sea distance: 143.4 nm (265.5 km)
Direct line: 120.5 nm19% longer
Great-circle bearing: 336° (north-northwest)
Sea area: Adriatic Sea
Geographic extent: 1.8° × 1.3°
Crossing: Domestic · Same region
From: Ancona (Italy) 43.6158, 13.5184
To: Venice (Italy) 45.4375, 12.3358
Route basis: Sea-lane route

Passage timeEstimated passage time by cruising speed
Cruising speed	Duration
5 kn	29 hours
8 kn	18 hours
10 kn	14 hours
12 kn	12 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 Ancona to Venice Route

The maritime route from Ancona to Venice is a day-passage within one country passage between two major harbours in the Mediterranean region. Mariners on this leg typically prepare for Bora gusts off the eastern shore in the colder months and a damp Sirocco from the south-east.

This route runs between neighbouring ports of the same region, connecting Ancona in Italy with Venice in Italy.

Navigation Tips

•On this day-passage within one country crossing in the Mediterranean region, prepare for Bora gusts off the eastern shore in the colder months and a damp Sirocco from the south-east, particularly in peak season.
•For a day-passage route, plan fuel and provisioning around the Mediterranean region — calculate consumption with our tool.
•Verify port-entry requirements at both ends of this within one country route between neighbouring ports of the same region before you depart.
•Check safety gear suited to Mediterranean conditions before a day-passage passage — life rafts, EPIRB, and current charts.
•Carry passports, vessel documents, and crew lists matched to this within one country route between neighbouring ports of the same region.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is it from Ancona to Venice by sea?

The sea distance from Ancona to Venice is approximately 143.4 nautical miles — a day-passage passage in Mediterranean.

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

A day-passage between neighbouring ports of the same region crossing of 143.4 nautical miles typically takes 14 hours – 29 hours, depending on vessel and weather.

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

The best time for this route in Mediterranean is May-October, when conditions are most favourable; expect Bora gusts off the eastern shore in the colder months and a damp Sirocco from the south-east outside that window.

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