Dubrovnik to Korcula Sea Distance Calculator

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

Distance: 52.1 nm; nautical miles
Under Sail: 10 hours; at 5 knots
Under Power: 5 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: 52.1 nautical miles

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This map shows the direct sea route from Dubrovnik to Korcula. 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 13% longer than the 46 nm direct line, its heading turning from west-southwest to east-southeast.

Sea distance: 52.1 nm (96.5 km)
Direct line: 46.2 nm13% longer
Great-circle bearing: 294° (west-northwest)
Sea area: Adriatic Sea
Geographic extent: 0.3° × 1.0°
Crossing: Domestic · Same region
From: Dubrovnik (Croatia) 42.6507, 18.0944
To: Korcula (Croatia) 42.9606, 17.1356
Route basis: Sea-lane route

Passage timeEstimated passage time by cruising speed
Cruising speed	Duration
5 kn	10 hours
8 kn	7 hours
10 kn	5 hours
12 kn	4 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 Korcula Route

The maritime route from Dubrovnik to Korčula is a day-passage within one country passage on a coastal route in the Mediterranean region. Mariners on this leg typically prepare for Bora gusts off the eastern shore in the colder months and a damp Sirocco from the south-east.

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

Navigation Tips

•On this day-passage within one country crossing in the Mediterranean region, prepare for Bora gusts off the eastern shore in the colder months and a damp Sirocco from the south-east, 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 within one country route between neighbouring ports of the same 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 within one country route between neighbouring ports of the same region.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is it from Dubrovnik to Korcula by sea?

The sea distance from Dubrovnik to Korcula is approximately 52.1 nautical miles — a day-passage passage in Mediterranean.

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

A day-passage between neighbouring ports of the same region crossing of 52.1 nautical miles typically takes 5 hours – 10 hours, depending on vessel and weather.

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

The best time for this route in Mediterranean is May-October, when conditions are most favourable; expect Bora gusts off the eastern shore in the colder months and a damp Sirocco from the south-east outside that window.

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