Korcula to Dubrovnik Sea Distance Calculator

Calculate the exact nautical distance from Korcula, Croatia to Dubrovnik, Croatia. Plan your maritime journey with our professional route calculator.

Distance: 52.1 nm; nautical miles
Under Sail: 10 hours; at 5 knots
Under Power: 5 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: 52.1 nautical miles

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This map shows the direct sea route from Korcula to Dubrovnik. 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 13% longer than the 46 nm direct line, its heading turning from west-northwest to east-northeast.

Sea distance: 52.1 nm (96.5 km)
Direct line: 46.2 nm13% longer
Great-circle bearing: 113° (east-southeast)
Sea area: Adriatic Sea
Geographic extent: 0.3° × 1.0°
Crossing: Domestic · Same region
From: Korcula (Croatia) 42.9606, 17.1356
To: Dubrovnik (Croatia) 42.6507, 18.0944
Route basis: Sea-lane route

Passage timeEstimated passage time by cruising speed
Cruising speed	Duration
5 kn	10 hours
8 kn	7 hours
10 kn	5 hours
12 kn	4 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 Korcula to Dubrovnik Route

Linking Korčula and Dubrovnik, this single-day crossing within one country crossing on a coastal route sits in the Mediterranean region — a passage shaped by Bora gusts off the eastern shore in the colder months and a damp Sirocco from the south-east.

The lane links Korčula (Croatia) and Dubrovnik (Croatia), between neighbouring ports of the same region.

Navigation Tips

•A single-day crossing within one country passage in the Mediterranean region typically requires planning for Bora gusts off the eastern shore in the colder months and a damp Sirocco from the south-east.
•A single-day crossing leg in Mediterranean benefits from waypoint planning and verified fuel availability.
•Confirm operating hours and clearance procedures for this within one country crossing between neighbouring ports of the same 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 within one country passages between neighbouring ports of the same region; verify cruising permits in advance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is it from Korcula to Dubrovnik by sea?

Approximately 52.1 nautical miles separate Korcula and Dubrovnik by sea, making this a single-day crossing leg in Mediterranean.

How long does it take to sail from Korcula to Dubrovnik?

Expect about 5 hours – 10 hours for a single-day crossing run of 52.1 nautical miles between neighbouring ports of the same region.

What's the best time to sail from Korcula to Dubrovnik?

Peak sailing season here is May-October; year-round, Mediterranean routes contend with Bora gusts off the eastern shore in the colder months and a damp Sirocco from the south-east.

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