Dubrovnik to Hvar Sea Distance Calculator

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

Distance: 99.1 nm; nautical miles
Under Sail: 20 hours; at 5 knots
Under Power: 10 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: 99.1 nautical miles

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This map shows the direct sea route from Dubrovnik to Hvar. 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 79 nm direct line, its heading turning from west-southwest to southeast.

Sea distance: 99.1 nm (183.5 km)
Direct line: 79.2 nm25% longer
Great-circle bearing: 294° (west-northwest)
Sea area: Adriatic Sea
Geographic extent: 0.6° × 1.8°
Crossing: Domestic · Same region
From: Dubrovnik (Croatia) 42.6507, 18.0944
To: Hvar (Croatia) 43.1729, 16.4410
Route basis: Sea-lane route

Passage timeEstimated passage time by cruising speed
Cruising speed	Duration
5 kn	20 hours
8 kn	12 hours
10 kn	10 hours
12 kn	8 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 Dubrovnik to Hvar Route

Linking Dubrovnik and Hvar, this single-day crossing domestic crossing between coastal ports sits in the Mediterranean region — a passage shaped by the winter Bora, a cold north-easterly arriving in sudden gusts, and the humid southerly Sirocco.

The lane links Dubrovnik (Croatia) and Hvar (Croatia), within the same maritime region.

Navigation Tips

•A single-day crossing domestic passage in the Mediterranean region typically requires planning for the winter Bora, a cold north-easterly arriving in sudden gusts, and the humid southerly Sirocco.
•A single-day crossing leg in Mediterranean benefits from waypoint planning and verified fuel availability.
•Confirm operating hours and clearance procedures for this domestic crossing within the same maritime region, since rules vary by port.
•Verify that emergency equipment matches the demands of a single-day crossing leg in Mediterranean.
•Documentation requirements differ for domestic passages within the same maritime region; verify cruising permits in advance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is it from Dubrovnik to Hvar by sea?

Approximately 99.1 nautical miles separate Dubrovnik and Hvar by sea, making this a single-day crossing leg in Mediterranean.

How long does it take to sail from Dubrovnik to Hvar?

Expect about 10 hours – 20 hours for a single-day crossing run of 99.1 nautical miles within the same maritime region.

What's the best time to sail from Dubrovnik to Hvar?

Peak sailing season here is May-October; year-round, Mediterranean routes contend with the winter Bora, a cold north-easterly arriving in sudden gusts, and the humid southerly Sirocco.

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