La Spezia to Rijeka Luka Sea Distance Calculator

Calculate the exact nautical distance from La Spezia, Italy to Rijeka Luka, Croatia. Plan your maritime journey with our professional route calculator.

Distance
1090.3 nm
nautical miles
Under Sail
9.1 days
at 5 knots
Under Power
4.5 days
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: 1090.3 nautical miles
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This map shows the direct sea route from La Spezia to Rijeka Luka. 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 420% longer than the 210 nm direct line, its heading turning from southeast to north-northeast. It is an international crossing between two countries. Transiting the Strait of Messina.

Sea distance
1090.3 nm (2019.3 km)
Direct line
209.7 nm420% longer
Great-circle bearing
68° (east-northeast)
Sea area
Mediterranean Sea
Geographic extent
7.4° × 9.1°
Crossing
Cross-border · Same region
Transits
  1. Strait of Messina
From
La Spezia (Italy) 44.1000, 9.8333
To
Rijeka Luka (Croatia) 45.3333, 14.4333
Route basis
Sea-lane route
Passage timeEstimated passage time by cruising speed
Cruising speedDuration
5 kn9.1 days
8 kn5.7 days
10 kn4.5 days
12 kn3.8 days

Distance follows a sea-lane route generated from marine traffic lanes; passage times are computed at fixed cruising speeds.

Named transits are identified from the sea-lane waypoint path.

Read the methodology — How we calculate sea distances

Last reviewed 2026-06-17

About La Spezia to Rijeka Luka Route

The maritime route from La Spezia to Rijeka Luka is a long-haul ocean cross-border passage between two major harbours in the Mediterranean region. Mariners on this leg typically prepare for conditions that shift with the season and locality, so consult an up-to-date marine forecast.

This route runs between neighbouring ports of the same region, connecting La Spezia in Italy with Rijeka Luka in Croatia.

Navigation Tips

  • •On this long-haul ocean cross-border crossing in the Mediterranean region, prepare for conditions that shift with the season and locality, so consult an up-to-date marine forecast, particularly in peak season.
  • •For a long-haul ocean 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 long-haul ocean 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.

Suggested Stops

On a long 1090.3 nm passage from La Spezia to Rijeka Luka, these ports make convenient places to break the journey, refuel, and rest.

  1. Gioia Tauro (Italy) · ≈455.9 nm in — View port details
  2. Brindisi (Italy) · ≈747.5 nm in — View port details

Frequently Asked Questions

How far is it from La Spezia to Rijeka Luka by sea?

The sea distance from La Spezia to Rijeka Luka is approximately 1090.3 nautical miles — a long-haul ocean passage in Mediterranean.

How long does it take to sail from La Spezia to Rijeka Luka?

A long-haul ocean between neighbouring ports of the same region crossing of 1090.3 nautical miles typically takes 4.5 days – 9.1 days, depending on vessel and weather.

What's the best time to sail from La Spezia to Rijeka Luka?

The best time for this route in Mediterranean is May-October, when conditions are most favourable; expect conditions that shift with the season and locality, so consult an up-to-date marine forecast outside that window.

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