Rhodes to Marmaris Sea Distance Calculator

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

Distance: 46 nm; nautical miles
Under Sail: 9 hours; at 5 knots
Under Power: 5 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: 46 nautical miles

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

Passage details

This is a markedly indirect coastal passage: the navigable route runs 83% longer than the 25 nm direct line, holding a steady north-northeast course. It is an international crossing between two countries.

Sea distance: 46 nm (85.2 km)
Direct line: 25.1 nm83% longer
Great-circle bearing: 6° (north)
Sea area: Aegean Sea
Geographic extent: 0.4° × 0.3°
Crossing: Cross-border · Same region
From: Rhodes (Greece) 36.4349, 28.2174
To: Marmaris (Turkey) 36.8511, 28.2700
Route basis: Sea-lane route

Passage timeEstimated passage time by cruising speed
Cruising speed	Duration
5 kn	9 hours
8 kn	6 hours
10 kn	5 hours
12 kn	4 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 Marmaris Route

The maritime route from Rhodes to Marmaris is a short coastal cross-border passage on a coastal route in the Mediterranean region. Mariners on this leg typically prepare for the northerly Meltemi of high summer, which can raise short, steep seas.

This route runs between neighbouring ports of the same region, connecting Rhodes in Greece with Marmaris in Turkey.

Navigation Tips

•On this short coastal cross-border crossing in the Mediterranean region, prepare for the northerly Meltemi of high summer, which can raise short, steep seas, particularly in peak season.
•For a short coastal route, plan fuel and provisioning around the Mediterranean region — calculate consumption with our tool.
•Verify port-entry requirements at both ends of this cross-border route between neighbouring ports of the same region before you depart.
•Check safety gear suited to Mediterranean conditions before a short coastal passage — life rafts, EPIRB, and current charts.
•Carry passports, vessel documents, and crew lists matched to this cross-border route between neighbouring ports of the same region.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is it from Rhodes to Marmaris by sea?

The sea distance from Rhodes to Marmaris is approximately 46 nautical miles — a short coastal passage in Mediterranean.

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

A short coastal between neighbouring ports of the same region crossing of 46 nautical miles typically takes 5 hours – 9 hours, depending on vessel and weather.

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

The best time for this route in Mediterranean is May-October, when conditions are most favourable; expect the northerly Meltemi of high summer, which can raise short, steep seas outside that window.

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