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Naxos to Bodrum Sea Distance Calculator

Calculate the exact nautical distance from Naxos, Greece to Bodrum, Turkey. Plan your maritime journey with our professional route calculator.

Distance
121.3 nm
nautical miles
Under Sail
24 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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This map shows the direct sea route from Naxos to Bodrum. The actual sailing path may vary based on weather conditions and navigation requirements.

Passage details

This is a moderately indirect inter-island route: the navigable route runs 23% longer than the 98 nm direct line, its heading turning from west-northwest to northeast. It is an international crossing between two countries.

Sea distance
121.3 nm (224.6 km)
Direct line
98.4 nm23% longer
Great-circle bearing
92° (east)
Sea area
Aegean Sea
Geographic extent
0.4° × 2.1°
Crossing
Cross-border · Same region
From
Naxos (Greece) 37.1036, 25.3777
To
Bodrum (Turkey) 37.0344, 27.4305
Route basis
Sea-lane route
Passage timeEstimated passage time by cruising speed
Cruising speedDuration
5 kn24 hours
8 kn15 hours
10 kn12 hours
12 kn10 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 Naxos to Bodrum Route

The maritime route from Naxos to Bodrum is a day-passage international passage between coastal ports in the Mediterranean region. Mariners on this leg typically prepare for the summer Meltemi — strong, dry northerlies that build through the afternoon.

This route runs within the same maritime region, connecting Naxos in Greece with Bodrum in Turkey.

Navigation Tips

  • On this day-passage international crossing in the Mediterranean region, prepare for the summer Meltemi — strong, dry northerlies that build through the afternoon, 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 Naxos to Bodrum by sea?

The sea distance from Naxos to Bodrum is approximately 121.3 nautical miles — a day-passage passage in Mediterranean.

How long does it take to sail from Naxos to Bodrum?

A day-passage within the same maritime region crossing of 121.3 nautical miles typically takes 12 hours – 24 hours, depending on vessel and weather.

What's the best time to sail from Naxos to Bodrum?

The best time for this route in Mediterranean is May-October, when conditions are most favourable; expect the summer Meltemi — strong, dry northerlies that build through the afternoon outside that window.

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