Hvar to Bari Sea Distance Calculator

Calculate the exact nautical distance from Hvar, Croatia to Bari, Italy. Plan your maritime journey with our professional route calculator.

Distance: 140 nm; nautical miles
Under Sail: 28 hours; at 5 knots
Under Power: 14 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: 140 nautical miles

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This map shows the direct sea route from Hvar to Bari. 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 12% longer than the 125 nm direct line, its heading turning from northwest to south. It is an international crossing between two countries.

Sea distance: 140 nm (259.2 km)
Direct line: 124.9 nm12% longer
Great-circle bearing: 171° (south)
Sea area: Adriatic Sea
Geographic extent: 2.1° × 0.6°
Crossing: Cross-border · Same region
From: Hvar (Croatia) 43.1729, 16.4410
To: Bari (Italy) 41.1171, 16.8719
Route basis: Sea-lane route

Passage timeEstimated passage time by cruising speed
Cruising speed	Duration
5 kn	28 hours
8 kn	17 hours
10 kn	14 hours
12 kn	12 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 Hvar to Bari Route

Linking Hvar and Bari, this single-day crossing international crossing serving a major port and an island destination sits in the Mediterranean region — a passage shaped by the winter Bora, a cold north-easterly arriving in sudden gusts, and the humid southerly Sirocco.

The lane links Hvar (Croatia) and Bari (Italy), within the same maritime region.

Navigation Tips

•A single-day crossing international passage in the Mediterranean region typically requires planning for the winter Bora, a cold north-easterly arriving in sudden gusts, and the humid southerly Sirocco.
•A single-day crossing leg in Mediterranean benefits from waypoint planning and verified fuel availability.
•Confirm operating hours and clearance procedures for this international crossing within the same maritime region, since rules vary by port.
•Verify that emergency equipment matches the demands of a single-day crossing leg in Mediterranean.
•Documentation requirements differ for international passages within the same maritime region; verify cruising permits in advance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is it from Hvar to Bari by sea?

Approximately 140 nautical miles separate Hvar and Bari by sea, making this a single-day crossing leg in Mediterranean.

How long does it take to sail from Hvar to Bari?

Expect about 14 hours – 28 hours for a single-day crossing run of 140 nautical miles within the same maritime region.

What's the best time to sail from Hvar to Bari?

Peak sailing season here is May-October; year-round, Mediterranean routes contend with the winter Bora, a cold north-easterly arriving in sudden gusts, and the humid southerly Sirocco.

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