Crete Heraklion to Bodrum Sea Distance Calculator

Calculate the exact nautical distance from Crete Heraklion, Greece to Bodrum, Turkey. Plan your maritime journey with our professional route calculator.

Distance: 186.2 nm; nautical miles
Under Sail: 37 hours; at 5 knots
Under Power: 19 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: 186.2 nautical miles

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This map shows the direct sea route from Crete Heraklion to Bodrum. 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 24% longer than the 150 nm direct line, its heading turning from north-northeast to northeast. It is an international crossing between two countries.

Sea distance: 186.2 nm (344.8 km)
Direct line: 150.5 nm24% longer
Great-circle bearing: 47° (northeast)
Sea area: Aegean Sea
Geographic extent: 1.7° × 2.3°
Crossing: Cross-border · Same region
From: Crete Heraklion (Greece) 35.3387, 25.1442
To: Bodrum (Turkey) 37.0344, 27.4305
Route basis: Sea-lane route

Passage timeEstimated passage time by cruising speed
Cruising speed	Duration
5 kn	37 hours
8 kn	23 hours
10 kn	19 hours
12 kn	16 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 Crete Heraklion to Bodrum Route

The maritime route from Heraklion to Bodrum is a day-passage cross-border passage linking commerce and cruise traffic in the Mediterranean region. Mariners on this leg typically prepare for the northerly Meltemi of high summer, which can raise short, steep seas.

This route runs between neighbouring ports of the same region, connecting Heraklion in Greece with Bodrum in Turkey.

Navigation Tips

•On this day-passage cross-border crossing in the Mediterranean region, prepare for the northerly Meltemi of high summer, which can raise short, steep seas, 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 cross-border 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 cross-border route between neighbouring ports of the same region.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is it from Crete Heraklion to Bodrum by sea?

The sea distance from Crete Heraklion to Bodrum is approximately 186.2 nautical miles — a day-passage passage in Mediterranean.

How long does it take to sail from Crete Heraklion to Bodrum?

A day-passage between neighbouring ports of the same region crossing of 186.2 nautical miles typically takes 19 hours – 37 hours, depending on vessel and weather.

What's the best time to sail from Crete Heraklion to Bodrum?

The best time for this route in Mediterranean is May-October, when conditions are most favourable; expect the northerly Meltemi of high summer, which can raise short, steep seas outside that window.

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