Palermo to Malta Valletta Sea Distance Calculator

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

Distance: 271.4 nm; nautical miles
Under Sail: 2.3 days; at 5 knots
Under Power: 27 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: 271.4 nautical miles

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This map shows the direct sea route from Palermo to Malta Valletta. 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 88% longer than the 144 nm direct line, its heading turning from north to southwest. It is an international crossing between two countries.

Sea distance: 271.4 nm (502.5 km)
Direct line: 144.1 nm88% longer
Great-circle bearing: 157° (south-southeast)
Sea area: Mediterranean Sea
Geographic extent: 2.4° × 2.6°
Crossing: Cross-border · Same region
From: Palermo (Italy) 38.1157, 13.3615
To: Malta Valletta (Malta) 35.8989, 14.5146
Route basis: Sea-lane route

Passage timeEstimated passage time by cruising speed
Cruising speed	Duration
5 kn	2.3 days
8 kn	34 hours
10 kn	27 hours
12 kn	23 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 Palermo to Malta Valletta Route

The maritime route from Palermo to Valletta is a overnight offshore 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 Palermo in Italy with Valletta in Malta.

Navigation Tips

•On this overnight offshore 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 overnight offshore 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 overnight offshore 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 Palermo to Malta Valletta by sea?

The sea distance from Palermo to Malta Valletta is approximately 271.4 nautical miles — a overnight offshore passage in Mediterranean.

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

A overnight offshore within the same maritime region crossing of 271.4 nautical miles typically takes 1.1 days – 2.3 days, depending on vessel and weather.

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

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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