Palma to Ancona Sea Distance Calculator

Calculate the exact nautical distance from Palma, Spain to Ancona, Italy. Plan your maritime journey with our professional route calculator.

Distance: 1227.5 nm; nautical miles
Under Sail: 10.2 days; at 5 knots
Under Power: 5.1 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: 1227.5 nautical miles

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This map shows the direct sea route from Palma to Ancona. 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 125% longer than the 546 nm direct line, holding a steady east-southeast course. It is an international crossing between two countries. Transiting the Strait of Messina.

Sea distance: 1227.5 nm (2273.4 km)
Direct line: 546.1 nm125% longer
Great-circle bearing: 60° (east-northeast)
Sea area: Mediterranean Sea
Geographic extent: 5.8° × 16.3°
Crossing: Cross-border · Same region
Transits: Strait of Messina
From: Palma (Spain) 39.5538, 2.6225
To: Ancona (Italy) 43.6158, 13.5184
Route basis: Sea-lane route

Passage timeEstimated passage time by cruising speed
Cruising speed	Duration
5 kn	10.2 days
8 kn	6.4 days
10 kn	5.1 days
12 kn	4.3 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 Palma to Ancona Route

A long open-water international sea route between Palma de Mallorca and Ancona, this passage serving a major port and an island destination in the Mediterranean region demands attention to local seasonal winds that vary by area — check a current marine forecast before departure.

The corridor within the same maritime region joins Palma de Mallorca, Spain to Ancona, Italy.

Navigation Tips

•Plan this long open-water international leg in the Mediterranean region with attention to local seasonal winds that vary by area — check a current marine forecast before departure.
•Provisioning for this long open-water passage in Mediterranean should account for regional supply networks.
•Allow time for entry formalities on this international leg within the same maritime region.
•Adapt safety equipment to Mediterranean conditions for this long open-water crossing.
•For a international crossing within the same maritime region, ensure clearance papers and visas are in order before departure.

Suggested Stops

On a long 1227.5 nm passage from Palma to Ancona, these ports make convenient places to break the journey, refuel, and rest.

Cagliari (Italy) · ≈342 nm in — View port details
Brindisi (Italy) · ≈944 nm in — View port details

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is it from Palma to Ancona by sea?

This is a long open-water sea passage of about 1227.5 nautical miles between Palma and Ancona in Mediterranean.

How long does it take to sail from Palma to Ancona?

Average voyage time on this long open-water within the same maritime region leg of 1227.5 nautical miles is 5.1 days – 10.2 days.

What's the best time to sail from Palma to Ancona?

Aim for May-October for the calmest passage in Mediterranean; off-peak periods bring local seasonal winds that vary by area — check a current marine forecast before departure.

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