Panama City to Cartagena Sea Distance Calculator

Calculate the exact nautical distance from Panama City, Panama to Cartagena, Colombia. Plan your maritime journey with our professional route calculator.

Distance
332.7 nm
nautical miles
Under Sail
2.8 days
at 5 knots
Under Power
33 hours
at 10 knots
Best Time
Varies by area
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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This map shows the direct sea route from Panama City to Cartagena. 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 30% longer than the 257 nm direct line, its heading turning from northwest to east-northeast. It is an international crossing between two countries. It spans two maritime regions. Transiting the Panama Canal.

Sea distance
332.7 nm (616.1 km)
Direct line
256.7 nm30% longer
Great-circle bearing
70° (east-northeast)
Geographic extent
1.4° × 4.5°
Crossing
Cross-border · Cross-region
Transits
  1. Panama Canal
From
Panama City (Panama) 8.9580, -79.5660
To
Cartagena (Colombia) 10.3910, -75.4794
Route basis
Sea-lane route
Passage timeEstimated passage time by cruising speed
Cruising speedDuration
5 kn2.8 days
8 kn42 hours
10 kn33 hours
12 kn28 hours

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 Panama City to Cartagena Route

The maritime route from Balboa to Cartagena is a overnight offshore cross-border passage between two major harbours in the Central America region. Mariners on this leg typically prepare for Tehuano and Papagayo gap winds in winter.

This route runs crossing between different maritime regions, connecting Balboa in Panama with Cartagena in Colombia.

Navigation Tips

  • •On this overnight offshore cross-border crossing in the Central America region, prepare for Tehuano and Papagayo gap winds in winter, particularly in peak season.
  • •For a overnight offshore route, plan fuel and provisioning around the Central America region — calculate consumption with our tool.
  • •Verify port-entry requirements at both ends of this cross-border route crossing between different maritime regions before you depart.
  • •Check safety gear suited to Central America conditions before a overnight offshore passage — life rafts, EPIRB, and current charts.
  • •Carry passports, vessel documents, and crew lists matched to this cross-border route crossing between different maritime regions.

Frequently Asked Questions

How far is it from Panama City to Cartagena by sea?

The sea distance from Panama City to Cartagena is approximately 332.7 nautical miles — a overnight offshore passage in Central America.

How long does it take to sail from Panama City to Cartagena?

A overnight offshore crossing between different maritime regions crossing of 332.7 nautical miles typically takes 1.4 days – 2.8 days, depending on vessel and weather.

What's the best time to sail from Panama City to Cartagena?

Conditions on this route vary by area and season, so there is no single best time that applies along its whole length. Always check current weather forecasts and sea conditions before departure.

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