Piraeus to Naxos Sea Distance Calculator

Calculate the exact nautical distance from Piraeus, Greece to Naxos, Greece. Plan your maritime journey with our professional route calculator.

Distance: 123.4 nm; nautical miles
Under Sail: 25 hours; at 5 knots
Under Power: 12 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: 123.4 nautical miles

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

Passage details

This is a moderately indirect inter-island route: the navigable route runs 27% longer than the 97 nm direct line, its heading turning from south to east-southeast.

Sea distance: 123.4 nm (228.6 km)
Direct line: 97.1 nm27% longer
Great-circle bearing: 121° (east-southeast)
Sea area: Aegean Sea
Geographic extent: 0.8° × 1.9°
Crossing: Domestic · Same region
From: Piraeus (Greece) 37.9475, 23.6375
To: Naxos (Greece) 37.1036, 25.3777
Route basis: Sea-lane route

Passage timeEstimated passage time by cruising speed
Cruising speed	Duration
5 kn	25 hours
8 kn	15 hours
10 kn	12 hours
12 kn	10 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 Piraeus to Naxos Route

Linking Piraeus and Naxos, this single-day crossing within one country crossing linking the mainland to an island anchorage sits in the Mediterranean region — a passage shaped by the northerly Meltemi of high summer, which can raise short, steep seas.

The lane links Piraeus (Greece) and Naxos (Greece), between neighbouring ports of the same region.

Navigation Tips

•A single-day crossing within one country passage in the Mediterranean region typically requires planning for the northerly Meltemi of high summer, which can raise short, steep seas.
•A single-day crossing leg in Mediterranean benefits from waypoint planning and verified fuel availability.
•Confirm operating hours and clearance procedures for this within one country crossing between neighbouring ports of the same region, since rules vary by port.
•Verify that emergency equipment matches the demands of a single-day crossing leg in Mediterranean.
•Documentation requirements differ for within one country passages between neighbouring ports of the same region; verify cruising permits in advance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is it from Piraeus to Naxos by sea?

Approximately 123.4 nautical miles separate Piraeus and Naxos by sea, making this a single-day crossing leg in Mediterranean.

How long does it take to sail from Piraeus to Naxos?

Expect about 12 hours – 25 hours for a single-day crossing run of 123.4 nautical miles between neighbouring ports of the same region.

What's the best time to sail from Piraeus to Naxos?

Peak sailing season here is May-October; year-round, Mediterranean routes contend with the northerly Meltemi of high summer, which can raise short, steep seas.

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