Naxos to Palermo Sea Distance Calculator

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

Distance: 657.5 nm; nautical miles
Under Sail: 5.5 days; at 5 knots
Under Power: 2.7 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: 657.5 nautical miles

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This map shows the direct sea route from Naxos to Palermo. 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 14% longer than the 574 nm direct line, its heading turning from west-northwest to south. It is an international crossing between two countries. By way of the Corinth Canal and the Strait of Messina.

Sea distance: 657.5 nm (1217.6 km)
Direct line: 574.3 nm14% longer
Great-circle bearing: 280° (west)
Sea area: Mediterranean Sea
Geographic extent: 1.3° × 12.2°
Crossing: Cross-border · Same region
Transits: Corinth Canal
Strait of Messina
From: Naxos (Greece) 37.1036, 25.3777
To: Palermo (Italy) 38.1157, 13.3615
Route basis: Sea-lane route

Passage timeEstimated passage time by cruising speed
Cruising speed	Duration
5 kn	5.5 days
8 kn	3.4 days
10 kn	2.7 days
12 kn	2.3 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 Naxos to Palermo Route

The maritime route from Naxos to Palermo is a long-haul ocean 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 Naxos in Greece with Palermo in Italy.

Navigation Tips

•On this long-haul ocean 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 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 international route within the same maritime 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 international route within the same maritime region.

Suggested Stops

On a long 657.5 nm passage from Naxos to Palermo, these ports make convenient places to break the journey, refuel, and rest.

Patrai (Greece) · ≈214.3 nm in — View port details
Messina (Italy) · ≈523.6 nm in — View port details

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is it from Naxos to Palermo by sea?

The sea distance from Naxos to Palermo is approximately 657.5 nautical miles — a long-haul ocean passage in Mediterranean.

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

A long-haul ocean within the same maritime region crossing of 657.5 nautical miles typically takes 2.7 days – 5.5 days, depending on vessel and weather.

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

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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