Gothenburg to Rostock Sea Distance Calculator

Calculate the exact nautical distance from Gothenburg, Sweden to Rostock, Germany. Plan your maritime journey with our professional route calculator.

Distance: 259.1 nm; nautical miles
Under Sail: 2.2 days; at 5 knots
Under Power: 26 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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Distance: 259.1 nautical miles

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This map shows the direct sea route from Gothenburg to Rostock. 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 20% longer than the 217 nm direct line, its heading turning from northwest to south-southeast. It is an international crossing between two countries.

Sea distance: 259.1 nm (479.9 km)
Direct line: 216.7 nm20% longer
Great-circle bearing: 179° (south)
Geographic extent: 3.8° × 1.3°
Crossing: Cross-border · Same region
From: Gothenburg (Sweden) 57.7089, 11.9746
To: Rostock (Germany) 54.1000, 12.1333
Route basis: Sea-lane route

Passage timeEstimated passage time by cruising speed
Cruising speed	Duration
5 kn	2.2 days
8 kn	32 hours
10 kn	26 hours
12 kn	22 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 Gothenburg to Rostock Route

The maritime route from Gothenburg to Rostock 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 Gothenburg in Sweden with Rostock in Germany.

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is it from Gothenburg to Rostock by sea?

The sea distance from Gothenburg to Rostock is approximately 259.1 nautical miles — a overnight offshore passage in Northern Europe.

How long does it take to sail from Gothenburg to Rostock?

A overnight offshore within the same maritime region crossing of 259.1 nautical miles typically takes 1.1 days – 2.2 days, depending on vessel and weather.

What's the best time to sail from Gothenburg to Rostock?

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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