Bilbao to Ibiza Sea Distance Calculator

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

Distance: 1311.3 nm; nautical miles
Under Sail: 10.9 days; at 5 knots
Under Power: 5.5 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: 1311.3 nautical miles

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This map shows the direct sea route from Bilbao to Ibiza. 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 301% longer than the 327 nm direct line, its heading turning from north-northwest to north. It spans two maritime regions. Transiting the Strait of Gibraltar.

Sea distance: 1311.3 nm (2428.5 km)
Direct line: 327.4 nm301% longer
Great-circle bearing: 142° (southeast)
Geographic extent: 8.1° × 11.4°
Crossing: Domestic · Cross-region
Transits: Strait of Gibraltar
From: Bilbao (Spain) 43.2630, -2.9350
To: Ibiza (Spain) 38.9067, 1.4206
Route basis: Sea-lane route

Passage timeEstimated passage time by cruising speed
Cruising speed	Duration
5 kn	10.9 days
8 kn	6.8 days
10 kn	5.5 days
12 kn	4.6 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 Bilbao to Ibiza Route

The maritime route from Bilbao to Ibiza is a long-haul ocean within one country passage linking the mainland to an island anchorage 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 Bilbao in Spain with Ibiza in Spain.

Navigation Tips

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

Suggested Stops

On a long 1311.3 nm passage from Bilbao to Ibiza, these ports make convenient places to break the journey, refuel, and rest.

Lisboa (Portugal) · ≈602.8 nm in — View port details
Tangier Mediterranean (Morocco) · ≈903 nm in — View port details

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is it from Bilbao to Ibiza by sea?

The sea distance from Bilbao to Ibiza is approximately 1311.3 nautical miles — a long-haul ocean passage in Northern Europe.

How long does it take to sail from Bilbao to Ibiza?

A long-haul ocean crossing between different maritime regions crossing of 1311.3 nautical miles typically takes 5.5 days – 10.9 days, depending on vessel and weather.

What's the best time to sail from Bilbao to Ibiza?

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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