Bilbao to Valencia Sea Distance Calculator

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

Distance: 1309.9 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: 1309.9 nautical miles

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This map shows the direct sea route from Bilbao to Valencia. 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 411% longer than the 256 nm direct line, its heading turning from north-northwest to northwest. It spans two maritime regions. Transiting the Strait of Gibraltar.

Sea distance: 1309.9 nm (2425.9 km)
Direct line: 256.4 nm411% longer
Great-circle bearing: 152° (south-southeast)
Geographic extent: 8.1° × 10.3°
Crossing: Domestic · Cross-region
Transits: Strait of Gibraltar
From: Bilbao (Spain) 43.2630, -2.9350
To: Valencia (Spain) 39.4561, -0.3545
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	4.5 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 Bilbao to Valencia Route

A long open-water domestic sea route between Bilbao and Valencia, this passage connecting two major commercial ports in the Northern Europe region demands attention to tidal streams and seasonal ice in the higher latitudes.

The corridor spanning two distinct maritime regions joins Bilbao, Spain to Valencia, Spain.

Navigation Tips

•Plan this long open-water domestic 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 domestic leg spanning two distinct maritime regions.
•Adapt safety equipment to Northern Europe conditions for this long open-water crossing.
•For a domestic crossing spanning two distinct maritime regions, ensure clearance papers and visas are in order before departure.

Suggested Stops

On a long 1309.9 nm passage from Bilbao to Valencia, 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 Valencia by sea?

This is a long open-water sea passage of about 1309.9 nautical miles between Bilbao and Valencia in Northern Europe.

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

Average voyage time on this long open-water spanning two distinct maritime regions leg of 1309.9 nautical miles is 5.5 days – 10.9 days.

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

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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