Antwerp to Port Of Le Havre Sea Distance Calculator

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

Distance
236.3 nm
nautical miles
Under Sail
47 hours
at 5 knots
Under Power
24 hours
at 10 knots
Best Time
May-September
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 Antwerp to Port Of Le Havre. 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 22% longer than the 194 nm direct line, its heading turning from northwest to west. It is an international crossing between two countries. It spans two maritime regions.

Sea distance
236.3 nm (437.7 km)
Direct line
194.4 nm22% longer
Great-circle bearing
239° (west-southwest)
Geographic extent
2.0° × 4.5°
Crossing
Cross-border · Cross-region
From
Antwerp (Belgium) 51.2194, 4.4025
To
Port Of Le Havre (France) 49.4833, 0.1167
Route basis
Sea-lane route
Passage timeEstimated passage time by cruising speed
Cruising speedDuration
5 kn47 hours
8 kn30 hours
10 kn24 hours
12 kn20 hours

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

Read the methodology — How we calculate sea distances

Last reviewed 2026-06-17

About Antwerp to Port Of Le Havre Route

The maritime route from Antwerp to Port Of Le Havre is a overnight offshore cross-border passage between two major harbours in the Northern Europe region. Mariners on this leg typically prepare for North Sea gales and short steep seas in winter.

This route runs crossing between different maritime regions, connecting Antwerp in Belgium with Port Of Le Havre in France.

Navigation Tips

  • •On this overnight offshore cross-border crossing in the Northern Europe region, prepare for North Sea gales and short steep seas in winter, particularly in peak season.
  • •For a overnight offshore route, plan fuel and provisioning around the Northern Europe region — calculate consumption with our tool.
  • •Verify port-entry requirements at both ends of this cross-border route crossing between different maritime regions before you depart.
  • •Check safety gear suited to Northern Europe conditions before a overnight offshore passage — life rafts, EPIRB, and current charts.
  • •Carry passports, vessel documents, and crew lists matched to this cross-border route crossing between different maritime regions.

Frequently Asked Questions

How far is it from Antwerp to Port Of Le Havre by sea?

The sea distance from Antwerp to Port Of Le Havre is approximately 236.3 nautical miles — a overnight offshore passage in Northern Europe.

How long does it take to sail from Antwerp to Port Of Le Havre?

A overnight offshore crossing between different maritime regions crossing of 236.3 nautical miles typically takes 24 hours – 47 hours, depending on vessel and weather.

What's the best time to sail from Antwerp to Port Of Le Havre?

The best time for this route in Northern Europe is May-September, when conditions are most favourable; expect North Sea gales and short steep seas in winter outside that window.

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