Antwerp to Nice Sea Distance Calculator

Calculate the exact nautical distance from Antwerp, Belgium to Nice, France. Plan your maritime journey with our professional route calculator.

Distance: 2168.7 nm; nautical miles
Under Sail: 18.1 days; at 5 knots
Under Power: 9 days; at 10 knots
Best Time: Varies by area; 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: 2168.7 nautical miles

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

Passage details

This is a markedly indirect long-haul passage: the navigable route runs 365% longer than the 467 nm direct line, its heading turning from northwest to north-northwest. It is an international crossing between two countries. It spans two maritime regions. Transiting the Strait of Gibraltar.

Sea distance: 2168.7 nm (4016.4 km)
Direct line: 466.5 nm365% longer
Great-circle bearing: 164° (south-southeast)
Geographic extent: 15.5° × 17.4°
Crossing: Cross-border · Cross-region
Transits: Strait of Gibraltar
From: Antwerp (Belgium) 51.2194, 4.4025
To: Nice (France) 43.6961, 7.2858
Route basis: Sea-lane route

Passage timeEstimated passage time by cruising speed
Cruising speed	Duration
5 kn	18.1 days
8 kn	11.3 days
10 kn	9 days
12 kn	7.5 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 Antwerp to Nice Route

A long open-water cross-border sea route between Antwerp and Nice, this passage linking commerce and cruise traffic in the Northern Europe region demands attention to tidal streams and seasonal ice in the higher latitudes.

The corridor crossing between different maritime regions joins Antwerp, Belgium to Nice, France.

Navigation Tips

•Plan this long open-water cross-border leg in the Northern Europe region with attention to tidal streams and seasonal ice in the higher latitudes.
•Provisioning for this long open-water passage in Northern Europe should account for regional supply networks.
•Allow time for entry formalities on this cross-border leg crossing between different maritime regions.
•Adapt safety equipment to Northern Europe conditions for this long open-water crossing.
•For a cross-border crossing crossing between different maritime regions, ensure clearance papers and visas are in order before departure.

Suggested Stops

On a long 2168.7 nm passage from Antwerp to Nice, these ports make convenient places to break the journey, refuel, and rest.

Rade De Cherbourg (France) · ≈267.6 nm in — View port details
Lisboa (Portugal) · ≈1073.4 nm in — View port details
Alicante (Spain) · ≈1682.1 nm in — View port details

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is it from Antwerp to Nice by sea?

This is a long open-water sea passage of about 2168.7 nautical miles between Antwerp and Nice in Northern Europe.

How long does it take to sail from Antwerp to Nice?

Average voyage time on this long open-water crossing between different maritime regions leg of 2168.7 nautical miles is 9 days – 18.1 days.

What's the best time to sail from Antwerp to Nice?

Conditions on this route vary by area and season, so there is no single best time that applies along its whole length. Always check current weather forecasts and sea conditions before departure.

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