Dubrovnik to Crete Heraklion Sea Distance Calculator

Calculate the exact nautical distance from Dubrovnik, Croatia to Crete Heraklion, Greece. Plan your maritime journey with our professional route calculator.

Distance: 602 nm; nautical miles
Under Sail: 5 days; at 5 knots
Under Power: 2.5 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: 602 nautical miles

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This map shows the direct sea route from Dubrovnik to Crete Heraklion. The actual sailing path may vary based on weather conditions and navigation requirements.

Passage details

This is a near-direct coastal passage: the navigable route runs 10% longer than the 548 nm direct line, its heading turning from west-southwest to south-southeast. It is an international crossing between two countries.

Sea distance: 602 nm (1114.9 km)
Direct line: 548.1 nm10% longer
Great-circle bearing: 141° (southeast)
Sea area: Mediterranean Sea
Geographic extent: 7.3° × 7.1°
Crossing: Cross-border · Same region
From: Dubrovnik (Croatia) 42.6507, 18.0944
To: Crete Heraklion (Greece) 35.3387, 25.1442
Route basis: Sea-lane route

Passage timeEstimated passage time by cruising speed
Cruising speed	Duration
5 kn	5 days
8 kn	3.1 days
10 kn	2.5 days
12 kn	2.1 days

Distance follows a sea-lane route generated from marine traffic lanes; passage times are computed at fixed cruising speeds.

Read the methodology — How we calculate sea distances

Last reviewed 2026-06-17

About Dubrovnik to Crete Heraklion Route

The maritime route from Dubrovnik to Heraklion is a long-haul ocean cross-border passage linking commerce and cruise traffic in the Mediterranean region. Mariners on this leg typically prepare for conditions that shift with the season and locality, so consult an up-to-date marine forecast.

This route runs between neighbouring ports of the same region, connecting Dubrovnik in Croatia with Heraklion in Greece.

Navigation Tips

•On this long-haul ocean cross-border crossing in the Mediterranean region, prepare for conditions that shift with the season and locality, so consult an up-to-date marine forecast, particularly in peak season.
•For a long-haul ocean route, plan fuel and provisioning around the Mediterranean region — calculate consumption with our tool.
•Verify port-entry requirements at both ends of this cross-border route between neighbouring ports of the same region before you depart.
•Check safety gear suited to Mediterranean conditions before a long-haul ocean passage — life rafts, EPIRB, and current charts.
•Carry passports, vessel documents, and crew lists matched to this cross-border route between neighbouring ports of the same region.

Suggested Stops

On a long 602 nm passage from Dubrovnik to Crete Heraklion, these ports make convenient places to break the journey, refuel, and rest.

Brindisi (Italy) · ≈114.3 nm in — View port details
Pilos (Greece) · ≈400.4 nm in — View port details

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is it from Dubrovnik to Crete Heraklion by sea?

The sea distance from Dubrovnik to Crete Heraklion is approximately 602 nautical miles — a long-haul ocean passage in Mediterranean.

How long does it take to sail from Dubrovnik to Crete Heraklion?

A long-haul ocean between neighbouring ports of the same region crossing of 602 nautical miles typically takes 2.5 days – 5 days, depending on vessel and weather.

What's the best time to sail from Dubrovnik to Crete Heraklion?

The best time for this route in Mediterranean is May-October, when conditions are most favourable; expect conditions that shift with the season and locality, so consult an up-to-date marine forecast outside that window.

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