Bari to Palermo Sea Distance Calculator

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

Distance: 486.6 nm; nautical miles
Under Sail: 4.1 days; at 5 knots
Under Power: 2 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: 486.6 nautical miles

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This map shows the direct sea route from Bari to Palermo. 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 101% longer than the 243 nm direct line, its heading turning from north-northwest to south. Transiting the Strait of Messina.

Sea distance: 486.6 nm (901.2 km)
Direct line: 242.5 nm101% longer
Great-circle bearing: 223° (southwest)
Sea area: Mediterranean Sea
Geographic extent: 3.3° × 5.5°
Crossing: Domestic · Same region
Transits: Strait of Messina
From: Bari (Italy) 41.1171, 16.8719
To: Palermo (Italy) 38.1157, 13.3615
Route basis: Sea-lane route

Passage timeEstimated passage time by cruising speed
Cruising speed	Duration
5 kn	4.1 days
8 kn	2.5 days
10 kn	2 days
12 kn	41 hours

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 Bari to Palermo Route

The maritime route from Bari to Palermo is a overnight offshore domestic passage connecting two major commercial ports in the Mediterranean region. Mariners on this leg typically prepare for local seasonal winds that vary by area — check a current marine forecast before departure.

This route runs within the same maritime region, connecting Bari in Italy with Palermo in Italy.

Navigation Tips

•On this overnight offshore domestic crossing in the Mediterranean region, prepare for local seasonal winds that vary by area — check a current marine forecast before departure, particularly in peak season.
•For a overnight offshore route, plan fuel and provisioning around the Mediterranean region — calculate consumption with our tool.
•Verify port-entry requirements at both ends of this domestic route within the same maritime region before you depart.
•Check safety gear suited to Mediterranean conditions before a overnight offshore passage — life rafts, EPIRB, and current charts.
•Carry passports, vessel documents, and crew lists matched to this domestic route within the same maritime region.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is it from Bari to Palermo by sea?

The sea distance from Bari to Palermo is approximately 486.6 nautical miles — a overnight offshore passage in Mediterranean.

How long does it take to sail from Bari to Palermo?

A overnight offshore within the same maritime region crossing of 486.6 nautical miles typically takes 2 days – 4.1 days, depending on vessel and weather.

What's the best time to sail from Bari to Palermo?

The best time for this route in Mediterranean is May-October, when conditions are most favourable; expect local seasonal winds that vary by area — check a current marine forecast before departure outside that window.

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