Genoa to Trieste Sea Distance Calculator

Calculate the exact nautical distance from Genoa, Italy to Trieste, Italy. Plan your maritime journey with our professional route calculator.

Distance: 1168.1 nm; nautical miles
Under Sail: 9.7 days; at 5 knots
Under Power: 4.9 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: 1168.1 nautical miles

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This map shows the direct sea route from Genoa to Trieste. 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 439% longer than the 217 nm direct line, its heading turning from southeast to north-northwest.

Sea distance: 1168.1 nm (2163.4 km)
Direct line: 216.9 nm439% longer
Great-circle bearing: 68° (east-northeast)
Sea area: Mediterranean Sea
Geographic extent: 7.8° × 10.0°
Crossing: Domestic · Same region
From: Genoa (Italy) 44.4056, 8.9463
To: Trieste (Italy) 45.6510, 13.7460
Route basis: Sea-lane route

Passage timeEstimated passage time by cruising speed
Cruising speed	Duration
5 kn	9.7 days
8 kn	6.1 days
10 kn	4.9 days
12 kn	4.1 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 Genoa to Trieste Route

The maritime route from Genoa to Trieste is a long-haul ocean within one country passage between two major harbours 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 Genoa in Italy with Trieste in Italy.

Navigation Tips

•On this long-haul ocean within one country 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 within one country 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 within one country route between neighbouring ports of the same region.

Suggested Stops

On a long 1168.1 nm passage from Genoa to Trieste, these ports make convenient places to break the journey, refuel, and rest.

Gioia Tauro (Italy) · ≈484.1 nm in — View port details
Brindisi (Italy) · ≈777.1 nm in — View port details

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is it from Genoa to Trieste by sea?

The sea distance from Genoa to Trieste is approximately 1168.1 nautical miles — a long-haul ocean passage in Mediterranean.

How long does it take to sail from Genoa to Trieste?

A long-haul ocean between neighbouring ports of the same region crossing of 1168.1 nautical miles typically takes 4.9 days – 9.7 days, depending on vessel and weather.

What's the best time to sail from Genoa to Trieste?

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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