Rhodes to Civitavecchia Sea Distance Calculator

Calculate the exact nautical distance from Rhodes, Greece to Civitavecchia, Italy. Plan your maritime journey with our professional route calculator.

Distance: 963 nm; nautical miles
Under Sail: 8 days; at 5 knots
Under Power: 4 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: 963 nautical miles

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This map shows the direct sea route from Rhodes to Civitavecchia. 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 834 nm direct line, its heading turning from north-northeast to east-southeast. It is an international crossing between two countries. Transiting the Strait of Messina.

Sea distance: 963 nm (1783.5 km)
Direct line: 833.8 nm15% longer
Great-circle bearing: 299° (west-northwest)
Sea area: Mediterranean Sea
Geographic extent: 5.9° × 16.5°
Crossing: Cross-border · Same region
Transits: Strait of Messina
From: Rhodes (Greece) 36.4349, 28.2174
To: Civitavecchia (Italy) 42.0937, 11.7948
Route basis: Sea-lane route

Passage timeEstimated passage time by cruising speed
Cruising speed	Duration
5 kn	8 days
8 kn	5 days
10 kn	4 days
12 kn	3.3 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 Rhodes to Civitavecchia Route

Linking Rhodes and Civitavecchia, this extended offshore cross-border crossing linking the mainland to an island anchorage sits in the Mediterranean region — a passage shaped by conditions that shift with the season and locality, so consult an up-to-date marine forecast.

The lane links Rhodes (Greece) and Civitavecchia (Italy), between neighbouring ports of the same region.

Navigation Tips

•A extended offshore cross-border passage in the Mediterranean region typically requires planning for conditions that shift with the season and locality, so consult an up-to-date marine forecast.
•A extended offshore leg in Mediterranean benefits from waypoint planning and verified fuel availability.
•Confirm operating hours and clearance procedures for this cross-border crossing between neighbouring ports of the same region, since rules vary by port.
•Verify that emergency equipment matches the demands of a extended offshore leg in Mediterranean.
•Documentation requirements differ for cross-border passages between neighbouring ports of the same region; verify cruising permits in advance.

Suggested Stops

On a long 963 nm passage from Rhodes to Civitavecchia, these ports make convenient places to break the journey, refuel, and rest.

Pilos (Greece) · ≈332.9 nm in — View port details
Messina (Italy) · ≈644.6 nm in — View port details

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is it from Rhodes to Civitavecchia by sea?

Approximately 963 nautical miles separate Rhodes and Civitavecchia by sea, making this a extended offshore leg in Mediterranean.

How long does it take to sail from Rhodes to Civitavecchia?

Expect about 4 days – 8 days for a extended offshore run of 963 nautical miles between neighbouring ports of the same region.

What's the best time to sail from Rhodes to Civitavecchia?

Peak sailing season here is May-October; year-round, Mediterranean routes contend with conditions that shift with the season and locality, so consult an up-to-date marine forecast.

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