Bordeaux to Tarragona Sea Distance Calculator

Calculate the exact nautical distance from Bordeaux, France to Tarragona, Spain. Plan your maritime journey with our professional route calculator.

Distance
1520.8 nm
nautical miles
Under Sail
12.7 days
at 5 knots
Under Power
6.3 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: 1520.8 nautical miles
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This map shows the direct sea route from Bordeaux to Tarragona. The actual sailing path may vary based on weather conditions and navigation requirements.

Passage details

This is a markedly indirect long-haul passage: the navigable route runs 535% longer than the 240 nm direct line, its heading turning from north-northwest to north. It is an international crossing between two countries. Transiting the Strait of Gibraltar.

Sea distance
1520.8 nm (2816.5 km)
Direct line
239.6 nm535% longer
Great-circle bearing
160° (south-southeast)
Sea area
Mediterranean Sea
Geographic extent
9.6° × 11.2°
Crossing
Cross-border · Same region
Transits
  1. Strait of Gibraltar
From
Bordeaux (France) 44.8667, -0.5667
To
Tarragona (Spain) 41.1000, 1.2333
Route basis
Sea-lane route
Passage timeEstimated passage time by cruising speed
Cruising speedDuration
5 kn12.7 days
8 kn7.9 days
10 kn6.3 days
12 kn5.3 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 Bordeaux to Tarragona Route

Linking Bordeaux and Tarragona, this extended offshore cross-border crossing between two major harbours sits in the Mediterranean region — a passage shaped by conditions that shift with the season and locality, so consult an up-to-date marine forecast.

The lane links Bordeaux (France) and Tarragona (Spain), between neighbouring ports of the same region.

Navigation Tips

  • •A extended offshore cross-border passage in the Mediterranean region typically requires planning for conditions that shift with the season and locality, so consult an up-to-date marine forecast.
  • •A extended offshore leg in Mediterranean benefits from waypoint planning and verified fuel availability.
  • •Confirm operating hours and clearance procedures for this cross-border crossing between neighbouring ports of the same region, since rules vary by port.
  • •Verify that emergency equipment matches the demands of a extended offshore leg in Mediterranean.
  • •Documentation requirements differ for cross-border passages between neighbouring ports of the same region; verify cruising permits in advance.

Suggested Stops

On a long 1520.8 nm passage from Bordeaux to Tarragona, these ports make convenient places to break the journey, refuel, and rest.

  1. Lisboa (Portugal) · ≈716.5 nm in — View port details
  2. Tangier Mediterranean (Morocco) · ≈1016.8 nm in — View port details

Frequently Asked Questions

How far is it from Bordeaux to Tarragona by sea?

Approximately 1520.8 nautical miles separate Bordeaux and Tarragona by sea, making this a extended offshore leg in Mediterranean.

How long does it take to sail from Bordeaux to Tarragona?

Expect about 6.3 days – 12.7 days for a extended offshore run of 1520.8 nautical miles between neighbouring ports of the same region.

What's the best time to sail from Bordeaux to Tarragona?

Peak sailing season here is May-October; year-round, Mediterranean routes contend with conditions that shift with the season and locality, so consult an up-to-date marine forecast.

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