Lefkada to Saranda Sea Distance Calculator

Calculate the exact nautical distance from Lefkada, Greece to Saranda, Albania. Plan your maritime journey with our professional route calculator.

Distance: 74.6 nm; nautical miles
Under Sail: 15 hours; at 5 knots
Under Power: 7 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: 74.6 nautical miles

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This map shows the direct sea route from Lefkada to Saranda. The actual sailing path may vary based on weather conditions and navigation requirements.

Passage details

This is a near-direct coastal passage: the navigable route runs 6% longer than the 70 nm direct line, its heading turning from northwest to north. It is an international crossing between two countries.

Sea distance: 74.6 nm (138.3 km)
Direct line: 70.4 nm6% longer
Great-circle bearing: 333° (north-northwest)
Sea area: Ionian Sea
Geographic extent: 1.0° × 0.8°
Crossing: Cross-border · Same region
From: Lefkada (Greece) 38.8333, 20.7000
To: Saranda (Albania) 39.8750, 20.0047
Route basis: Sea-lane route

Passage timeEstimated passage time by cruising speed
Cruising speed	Duration
5 kn	15 hours
8 kn	9 hours
10 kn	7 hours
12 kn	6 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 Lefkada to Saranda Route

The maritime route from Lefkada to Saranda is a day-passage international passage between coastal ports in the Mediterranean region. Mariners on this leg typically prepare for generally moderate conditions, with the occasional Sirocco bringing southerly swell and haze.

This route runs within the same maritime region, connecting Lefkada in Greece with Saranda in Albania.

Navigation Tips

•On this day-passage international crossing in the Mediterranean region, prepare for generally moderate conditions, with the occasional Sirocco bringing southerly swell and haze, 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 international route within the same maritime 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 international route within the same maritime region.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is it from Lefkada to Saranda by sea?

The sea distance from Lefkada to Saranda is approximately 74.6 nautical miles — a day-passage passage in Mediterranean.

How long does it take to sail from Lefkada to Saranda?

A day-passage within the same maritime region crossing of 74.6 nautical miles typically takes 7 hours – 15 hours, depending on vessel and weather.

What's the best time to sail from Lefkada to Saranda?

The best time for this route in Mediterranean is May-October, when conditions are most favourable; expect generally moderate conditions, with the occasional Sirocco bringing southerly swell and haze outside that window.

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