Palma to Bodrum Sea Distance Calculator

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

Distance: 1271.6 nm; nautical miles
Under Sail: 10.6 days; at 5 knots
Under Power: 5.3 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: 1271.6 nautical miles

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This map shows the direct sea route from Palma to Bodrum. The actual sailing path may vary based on weather conditions and navigation requirements.

Passage details

This is a near-direct coastal passage: the navigable route runs 8% longer than the 1175 nm direct line, its heading turning from east-southeast to northeast. It is an international crossing between two countries.

Sea distance: 1271.6 nm (2354.9 km)
Direct line: 1175 nm8% longer
Great-circle bearing: 89° (east)
Sea area: Mediterranean Sea
Geographic extent: 3.3° × 24.8°
Crossing: Cross-border · Same region
From: Palma (Spain) 39.5538, 2.6225
To: Bodrum (Turkey) 37.0344, 27.4305
Route basis: Sea-lane route

Passage timeEstimated passage time by cruising speed
Cruising speed	Duration
5 kn	10.6 days
8 kn	6.6 days
10 kn	5.3 days
12 kn	4.4 days

Distance follows a sea-lane route generated from marine traffic lanes; passage times are computed at fixed cruising speeds.

Read the methodology — How we calculate sea distances

Last reviewed 2026-06-17

About Palma to Bodrum Route

The maritime route from Palma de Mallorca to Bodrum is a long-haul ocean international passage between coastal ports 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 Palma de Mallorca in Spain with Bodrum in Turkey.

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 1271.6 nm passage from Palma to Bodrum, these ports make convenient places to break the journey, refuel, and rest.

Banzart (Tunisia) · ≈389.6 nm in — View port details

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is it from Palma to Bodrum by sea?

The sea distance from Palma to Bodrum is approximately 1271.6 nautical miles — a long-haul ocean passage in Mediterranean.

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

A long-haul ocean within the same maritime region crossing of 1271.6 nautical miles typically takes 5.3 days – 10.6 days, depending on vessel and weather.

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

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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