Rhodes to Crete Heraklion Sea Distance Calculator

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

Distance: 173.8 nm; nautical miles
Under Sail: 35 hours; at 5 knots
Under Power: 17 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: 173.8 nautical miles

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This map shows the direct sea route from Rhodes to Crete Heraklion. 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 6% longer than the 163 nm direct line, its heading turning from north-northeast to south-southeast.

Sea distance: 173.8 nm (321.8 km)
Direct line: 163.3 nm6% longer
Great-circle bearing: 247° (west-southwest)
Sea area: Aegean Sea
Geographic extent: 1.2° × 3.1°
Crossing: Domestic · Same region
From: Rhodes (Greece) 36.4349, 28.2174
To: Crete Heraklion (Greece) 35.3387, 25.1442
Route basis: Sea-lane route

Passage timeEstimated passage time by cruising speed
Cruising speed	Duration
5 kn	35 hours
8 kn	22 hours
10 kn	17 hours
12 kn	14 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 Rhodes to Crete Heraklion Route

A medium-length coastal domestic sea route between Rhodes and Heraklion, this passage serving a major port and an island destination in the Mediterranean region demands attention to the summer Meltemi — strong, dry northerlies that build through the afternoon.

The corridor within the same maritime region joins Rhodes, Greece to Heraklion, Greece.

Navigation Tips

•Plan this medium-length coastal domestic leg in the Mediterranean region with attention to the summer Meltemi — strong, dry northerlies that build through the afternoon.
•Provisioning for this medium-length coastal passage in Mediterranean should account for regional supply networks.
•Allow time for entry formalities on this domestic leg within the same maritime region.
•Adapt safety equipment to Mediterranean conditions for this medium-length coastal crossing.
•For a domestic crossing within the same maritime region, ensure clearance papers and visas are in order before departure.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is it from Rhodes to Crete Heraklion by sea?

This is a medium-length coastal sea passage of about 173.8 nautical miles between Rhodes and Crete Heraklion in Mediterranean.

How long does it take to sail from Rhodes to Crete Heraklion?

Average voyage time on this medium-length coastal within the same maritime region leg of 173.8 nautical miles is 17 hours – 35 hours.

What's the best time to sail from Rhodes to Crete Heraklion?

Aim for May-October for the calmest passage in Mediterranean; off-peak periods bring the summer Meltemi — strong, dry northerlies that build through the afternoon.

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