Panama City to Colon Sea Distance Calculator

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

Distance
36 nm
nautical miles
Under Sail
7 hours
at 5 knots
Under Power
4 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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Distance: 36 nautical miles
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This map shows the direct sea route from Panama City to Colon. 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 15% longer than the 31 nm direct line, its heading turning from northwest to north. Transiting the Panama Canal.

Sea distance
36 nm (66.7 km)
Direct line
31.2 nm15% longer
Great-circle bearing
320° (northwest)
Geographic extent
0.4° × 0.3°
Crossing
Domestic · Same region
Transits
  1. Panama Canal
From
Panama City (Panama) 8.9580, -79.5660
To
Colon (Panama) 9.3592, -79.9016
Route basis
Sea-lane route
Passage timeEstimated passage time by cruising speed
Cruising speedDuration
5 kn7 hours
8 kn4 hours
10 kn4 hours
12 kn3 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 Colon Route

A inshore domestic sea route between Balboa and Colón, this passage connecting two major commercial ports in the Central America region demands attention to occasional eastern Pacific tropical cyclones June through October.

The corridor within the same maritime region joins Balboa, Panama to Colón, Panama.

Navigation Tips

  • •Plan this inshore domestic leg in the Central America region with attention to occasional eastern Pacific tropical cyclones June through October.
  • •Provisioning for this inshore passage in Central America should account for regional supply networks.
  • •Allow time for entry formalities on this domestic leg within the same maritime region.
  • •Adapt safety equipment to Central America conditions for this inshore crossing.
  • •For a domestic crossing within the same maritime region, ensure clearance papers and visas are in order before departure.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

This is a inshore sea passage of about 36 nautical miles between Panama City and Colon in Central America.

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

Average voyage time on this inshore within the same maritime region leg of 36 nautical miles is 4 hours – 7 hours.

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

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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