Foynes to Manchester Sea Distance Calculator

Calculate the exact nautical distance from Foynes, Ireland to Manchester, United Kingdom. Plan your maritime journey with our professional route calculator.

Distance
467.7 nm
nautical miles
Under Sail
3.9 days
at 5 knots
Under Power
47 hours
at 10 knots
Best Time
May-September
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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This map shows the direct sea route from Foynes to Manchester. The actual sailing path may vary based on weather conditions and navigation requirements.

Passage details

This is a markedly indirect coastal passage: the navigable route runs 85% longer than the 253 nm direct line, its heading turning from west to east-northeast. It is an international crossing between two countries.

Sea distance
467.7 nm (866.2 km)
Direct line
252.5 nm85% longer
Great-circle bearing
75° (east-northeast)
Geographic extent
2.2° × 8.4°
Crossing
Cross-border · Same region
From
Foynes (Ireland) 52.6167, -9.1167
To
Manchester (United Kingdom) 53.4833, -2.2667
Route basis
Sea-lane route
Passage timeEstimated passage time by cruising speed
Cruising speedDuration
5 kn3.9 days
8 kn2.4 days
10 kn47 hours
12 kn39 hours

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 Foynes to Manchester Route

The maritime route from Foynes to Manchester is a overnight offshore international passage connecting two major commercial ports in the Northern Europe region. Mariners on this leg typically prepare for North Sea gales and short steep seas in winter.

This route runs within the same maritime region, connecting Foynes in Ireland with Manchester in United Kingdom.

Navigation Tips

  • •On this overnight offshore international crossing in the Northern Europe region, prepare for North Sea gales and short steep seas in winter, particularly in peak season.
  • •For a overnight offshore route, plan fuel and provisioning around the Northern Europe region — calculate consumption with our tool.
  • •Verify port-entry requirements at both ends of this international route within the same maritime region before you depart.
  • •Check safety gear suited to Northern Europe conditions before a overnight offshore passage — life rafts, EPIRB, and current charts.
  • •Carry passports, vessel documents, and crew lists matched to this international route within the same maritime region.

Frequently Asked Questions

How far is it from Foynes to Manchester by sea?

The sea distance from Foynes to Manchester is approximately 467.7 nautical miles — a overnight offshore passage in Northern Europe.

How long does it take to sail from Foynes to Manchester?

A overnight offshore within the same maritime region crossing of 467.7 nautical miles typically takes 1.9 days – 3.9 days, depending on vessel and weather.

What's the best time to sail from Foynes to Manchester?

The best time for this route in Northern Europe is May-September, when conditions are most favourable; expect North Sea gales and short steep seas in winter outside that window.

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