Denia to Palma Sea Distance Calculator

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

Distance: 145.3 nm; nautical miles
Under Sail: 29 hours; at 5 knots
Under Power: 15 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: 145.3 nautical miles

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This map shows the direct sea route from Denia to Palma. 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 17% longer than the 125 nm direct line, its heading turning from north to west-northwest.

Sea distance: 145.3 nm (269.2 km)
Direct line: 124.7 nm17% longer
Great-circle bearing: 69° (east-northeast)
Sea area: Western Mediterranean
Geographic extent: 0.7° × 2.6°
Crossing: Domestic · Same region
From: Denia (Spain) 38.8411, 0.1061
To: Palma (Spain) 39.5538, 2.6225
Route basis: Sea-lane route

Passage timeEstimated passage time by cruising speed
Cruising speed	Duration
5 kn	29 hours
8 kn	18 hours
10 kn	15 hours
12 kn	12 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 Denia to Palma Route

The maritime route from Denia to Palma de Mallorca is a day-passage domestic passage between coastal ports in the Mediterranean region. Mariners on this leg typically prepare for the Mistral and Tramontane — cold, strong northerlies funnelling down from the north-west.

This route runs within the same maritime region, connecting Denia in Spain with Palma de Mallorca in Spain.

Navigation Tips

•On this day-passage domestic crossing in the Mediterranean region, prepare for the Mistral and Tramontane — cold, strong northerlies funnelling down from the north-west, particularly in peak season.
•For a day-passage 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 day-passage 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 Denia to Palma by sea?

The sea distance from Denia to Palma is approximately 145.3 nautical miles — a day-passage passage in Mediterranean.

How long does it take to sail from Denia to Palma?

A day-passage within the same maritime region crossing of 145.3 nautical miles typically takes 15 hours – 29 hours, depending on vessel and weather.

What's the best time to sail from Denia to Palma?

The best time for this route in Mediterranean is May-October, when conditions are most favourable; expect the Mistral and Tramontane — cold, strong northerlies funnelling down from the north-west outside that window.

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