Oslo to Stockholm Sea Distance Calculator

Calculate the exact nautical distance from Oslo, Norway to Stockholm, Sweden. Plan your maritime journey with our professional route calculator.

Distance: 709.1 nm; nautical miles
Under Sail: 5.9 days; at 5 knots
Under Power: 3 days; at 10 knots
Best Time: May-September; 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: 709.1 nautical miles

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This map shows the direct sea route from Oslo to Stockholm. 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 215% longer than the 225 nm direct line, its heading turning from southwest to west-southwest. It is an international crossing between two countries.

Sea distance: 709.1 nm (1313.3 km)
Direct line: 224.8 nm215% longer
Great-circle bearing: 96° (east)
Geographic extent: 4.7° × 9.1°
Crossing: Cross-border · Same region
From: Oslo (Norway) 59.9139, 10.7522
To: Stockholm (Sweden) 59.3293, 18.0686
Route basis: Sea-lane route

Passage timeEstimated passage time by cruising speed
Cruising speed	Duration
5 kn	5.9 days
8 kn	3.7 days
10 kn	3 days
12 kn	2.5 days

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 Oslo to Stockholm Route

The maritime route from Oslo to Stockholm is a long-haul ocean international passage connecting two major commercial ports in the Northern Europe region. Mariners on this leg typically prepare for North Sea gales and short steep seas in winter.

This route runs within the same maritime region, connecting Oslo in Norway with Stockholm in Sweden.

Navigation Tips

•On this long-haul ocean international crossing in the Northern Europe region, prepare for North Sea gales and short steep seas in winter, particularly in peak season.
•For a long-haul ocean route, plan fuel and provisioning around the Northern Europe 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 Northern Europe 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 709.1 nm passage from Oslo to Stockholm, these ports make convenient places to break the journey, refuel, and rest.

Copenhagen (Denmark) · ≈270.3 nm in — View port details
Bergkvara (Sweden) · ≈442.7 nm in — View port details

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is it from Oslo to Stockholm by sea?

The sea distance from Oslo to Stockholm is approximately 709.1 nautical miles — a long-haul ocean passage in Northern Europe.

How long does it take to sail from Oslo to Stockholm?

A long-haul ocean within the same maritime region crossing of 709.1 nautical miles typically takes 3 days – 5.9 days, depending on vessel and weather.

What's the best time to sail from Oslo to Stockholm?

The best time for this route in Northern Europe is May-September, when conditions are most favourable; expect North Sea gales and short steep seas in winter outside that window.

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