Hamburg to Rostock Sea Distance Calculator

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

Distance
608.1 nm
nautical miles
Under Sail
5.1 days
at 5 knots
Under Power
2.5 days
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 Hamburg to Rostock. 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 636% longer than the 83 nm direct line, its heading turning from west to south-southeast.

Sea distance
608.1 nm (1126.2 km)
Direct line
82.7 nm636% longer
Great-circle bearing
66° (east-northeast)
Geographic extent
4.2° × 4.8°
Crossing
Domestic · Same region
From
Hamburg (Germany) 53.5511, 9.9937
To
Rostock (Germany) 54.1000, 12.1333
Route basis
Sea-lane route
Passage timeEstimated passage time by cruising speed
Cruising speedDuration
5 kn5.1 days
8 kn3.2 days
10 kn2.5 days
12 kn2.1 days

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 Hamburg to Rostock Route

A long open-water domestic sea route between Hamburg and Rostock, this passage connecting two major commercial ports in the Northern Europe region demands attention to tidal streams and seasonal ice in the higher latitudes.

The corridor within the same maritime region joins Hamburg, Germany to Rostock, Germany.

Navigation Tips

  • •Plan this long open-water domestic leg in the Northern Europe region with attention to tidal streams and seasonal ice in the higher latitudes.
  • •Provisioning for this long open-water passage in Northern Europe should account for regional supply networks.
  • •Allow time for entry formalities on this domestic leg within the same maritime region.
  • •Adapt safety equipment to Northern Europe conditions for this long open-water crossing.
  • •For a domestic crossing within the same maritime region, ensure clearance papers and visas are in order before departure.

Suggested Stops

On a long 608.1 nm passage from Hamburg to Rostock, these ports make convenient places to break the journey, refuel, and rest.

  1. Esbjerg (Denmark) · ≈165.8 nm in — View port details
  2. Varberg (Sweden) · ≈421.4 nm in — View port details

Frequently Asked Questions

How far is it from Hamburg to Rostock by sea?

This is a long open-water sea passage of about 608.1 nautical miles between Hamburg and Rostock in Northern Europe.

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

Average voyage time on this long open-water within the same maritime region leg of 608.1 nautical miles is 2.5 days – 5.1 days.

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

Aim for May-September for the calmest passage in Northern Europe; off-peak periods bring tidal streams and seasonal ice in the higher latitudes.

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