Barcelona to Menorca Sea Distance Calculator

Calculate the exact nautical distance from Barcelona, Spain to Menorca, Spain. Plan your maritime journey with our professional route calculator.

Distance: 164.6 nm; nautical miles
Under Sail: 33 hours; at 5 knots
Under Power: 16 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: 164.6 nautical miles

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This map shows the direct sea route from Barcelona to Menorca. 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 28% longer than the 129 nm direct line, its heading turning from southeast to northwest.

Sea distance: 164.6 nm (304.8 km)
Direct line: 128.7 nm28% longer
Great-circle bearing: 132° (southeast)
Sea area: Western Mediterranean
Geographic extent: 1.6° × 2.4°
Crossing: Domestic · Same region
From: Barcelona (Spain) 41.3658, 2.1583
To: Menorca (Spain) 39.9255, 4.2519
Route basis: Sea-lane route

Passage timeEstimated passage time by cruising speed
Cruising speed	Duration
5 kn	33 hours
8 kn	21 hours
10 kn	16 hours
12 kn	14 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 Barcelona to Menorca Route

The maritime route from Barcelona to Menorca is a day-passage within one country passage linking the mainland to an island anchorage in the Mediterranean region. Mariners on this leg typically prepare for the cold, gusty Mistral off the Gulf of Lion, strongest in winter and spring.

This route runs between neighbouring ports of the same region, connecting Barcelona in Spain with Menorca in Spain.

Navigation Tips

•On this day-passage within one country crossing in the Mediterranean region, prepare for the cold, gusty Mistral off the Gulf of Lion, strongest in winter and spring, 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 Barcelona to Menorca by sea?

The sea distance from Barcelona to Menorca is approximately 164.6 nautical miles — a day-passage passage in Mediterranean.

How long does it take to sail from Barcelona to Menorca?

A day-passage between neighbouring ports of the same region crossing of 164.6 nautical miles typically takes 16 hours – 33 hours, depending on vessel and weather.

What's the best time to sail from Barcelona to Menorca?

The best time for this route in Mediterranean is May-October, when conditions are most favourable; expect the cold, gusty Mistral off the Gulf of Lion, strongest in winter and spring outside that window.

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