Malta Valletta to Catania Sea Distance Calculator

Calculate the exact nautical distance from Malta Valletta, Malta to Catania, Italy. Plan your maritime journey with our professional route calculator.

Distance: 116.3 nm; nautical miles
Under Sail: 23 hours; at 5 knots
Under Power: 12 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: 116.3 nautical miles

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This map shows the direct sea route from Malta Valletta to Catania. 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 16% longer than the 100 nm direct line, its heading turning from northeast to west-northwest. It is an international crossing between two countries.

Sea distance: 116.3 nm (215.4 km)
Direct line: 100.4 nm16% longer
Great-circle bearing: 16° (north-northeast)
Sea area: Mediterranean Sea
Geographic extent: 1.6° × 0.8°
Crossing: Cross-border · Same region
From: Malta Valletta (Malta) 35.8989, 14.5146
To: Catania (Italy) 37.5079, 15.0830
Route basis: Sea-lane route

Passage timeEstimated passage time by cruising speed
Cruising speed	Duration
5 kn	23 hours
8 kn	15 hours
10 kn	12 hours
12 kn	10 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 Malta Valletta to Catania Route

The maritime route from Valletta to Catania is a day-passage international passage serving a major port and an island destination in the Mediterranean region. Mariners on this leg typically prepare for local seasonal winds that vary by area — check a current marine forecast before departure.

This route runs within the same maritime region, connecting Valletta in Malta with Catania in Italy.

Navigation Tips

•On this day-passage international crossing in the Mediterranean region, prepare for local seasonal winds that vary by area — check a current marine forecast before departure, 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 Malta Valletta to Catania by sea?

The sea distance from Malta Valletta to Catania is approximately 116.3 nautical miles — a day-passage passage in Mediterranean.

How long does it take to sail from Malta Valletta to Catania?

A day-passage within the same maritime region crossing of 116.3 nautical miles typically takes 12 hours – 23 hours, depending on vessel and weather.

What's the best time to sail from Malta Valletta to Catania?

The best time for this route in Mediterranean is May-October, when conditions are most favourable; expect local seasonal winds that vary by area — check a current marine forecast before departure outside that window.

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