Casablanca to Tangier Sea Distance Calculator

Calculate the exact nautical distance from Casablanca, Morocco to Tangier, Morocco. Plan your maritime journey with our professional route calculator.

Distance
197.4 nm
nautical miles
Under Sail
39 hours
at 5 knots
Under Power
20 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: 197.4 nautical miles
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This map shows the direct sea route from Casablanca to Tangier. 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 25% longer than the 158 nm direct line, its heading turning from northeast to south-southwest. It spans two maritime regions.

Sea distance
197.4 nm (365.6 km)
Direct line
158.2 nm25% longer
Great-circle bearing
34° (northeast)
Geographic extent
2.4° × 2.0°
Crossing
Domestic · Cross-region
From
Casablanca (Morocco) 33.5992, -7.6200
To
Tangier (Morocco) 35.7672, -5.7998
Route basis
Sea-lane route
Passage timeEstimated passage time by cruising speed
Cruising speedDuration
5 kn39 hours
8 kn25 hours
10 kn20 hours
12 kn16 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 Casablanca to Tangier Route

The maritime route from Casablanca to Tangier is a day-passage domestic passage connecting two major commercial ports in the Atlantic region. Mariners on this leg typically prepare for the Atlantic hurricane season June through November in tropical latitudes.

This route runs spanning two distinct maritime regions, connecting Casablanca in Morocco with Tangier in Morocco.

Navigation Tips

  • •On this day-passage domestic crossing in the Atlantic region, prepare for the Atlantic hurricane season June through November in tropical latitudes, particularly in peak season.
  • •For a day-passage route, plan fuel and provisioning around the Atlantic region — calculate consumption with our tool.
  • •Verify port-entry requirements at both ends of this domestic route spanning two distinct maritime regions before you depart.
  • •Check safety gear suited to Atlantic conditions before a day-passage passage — life rafts, EPIRB, and current charts.
  • •Carry passports, vessel documents, and crew lists matched to this domestic route spanning two distinct maritime regions.

Frequently Asked Questions

How far is it from Casablanca to Tangier by sea?

The sea distance from Casablanca to Tangier is approximately 197.4 nautical miles — a day-passage passage in Atlantic.

How long does it take to sail from Casablanca to Tangier?

A day-passage spanning two distinct maritime regions crossing of 197.4 nautical miles typically takes 20 hours – 39 hours, depending on vessel and weather.

What's the best time to sail from Casablanca to Tangier?

The best time for this route in Atlantic is May-October, when conditions are most favourable; expect the Atlantic hurricane season June through November in tropical latitudes outside that window.

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