Saint Tropez to Cannes Sea Distance Calculator

Calculate the exact nautical distance from Saint Tropez, France to Cannes, France. Plan your maritime journey with our professional route calculator.

Distance: 152.3 nm; nautical miles
Under Sail: 30 hours; at 5 knots
Under Power: 15 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: 152.3 nautical miles

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This map shows the direct sea route from Saint Tropez to Cannes. 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 542% longer than the 24 nm direct line, holding a steady west-southwest course.

Sea distance: 152.3 nm (282.1 km)
Direct line: 23.7 nm542% longer
Great-circle bearing: 44° (northeast)
Sea area: Western Mediterranean
Geographic extent: 0.9° × 1.5°
Crossing: Domestic · Same region
From: Saint Tropez (France) 43.2677, 6.6407
To: Cannes (France) 43.5528, 7.0174
Route basis: Sea-lane route

Passage timeEstimated passage time by cruising speed
Cruising speed	Duration
5 kn	30 hours
8 kn	19 hours
10 kn	15 hours
12 kn	13 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 Saint Tropez to Cannes Route

The maritime route from Saint-Tropez to Cannes is a day-passage within one country passage on a coastal route in the Mediterranean region. Mariners on this leg typically prepare for the cold, gusty Mistral off the Gulf of Lion, strongest in winter and spring.

This route runs between neighbouring ports of the same region, connecting Saint-Tropez in France with Cannes in France.

Navigation Tips

•On this day-passage within one country crossing in the Mediterranean region, prepare for the cold, gusty Mistral off the Gulf of Lion, strongest in winter and spring, particularly in peak season.
•For a day-passage route, plan fuel and provisioning around the Mediterranean region — calculate consumption with our tool.
•Verify port-entry requirements at both ends of this within one country route between neighbouring ports of the same region before you depart.
•Check safety gear suited to Mediterranean conditions before a day-passage passage — life rafts, EPIRB, and current charts.
•Carry passports, vessel documents, and crew lists matched to this within one country route between neighbouring ports of the same region.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is it from Saint Tropez to Cannes by sea?

The sea distance from Saint Tropez to Cannes is approximately 152.3 nautical miles — a day-passage passage in Mediterranean.

How long does it take to sail from Saint Tropez to Cannes?

A day-passage between neighbouring ports of the same region crossing of 152.3 nautical miles typically takes 15 hours – 30 hours, depending on vessel and weather.

What's the best time to sail from Saint Tropez to Cannes?

The best time for this route in Mediterranean is May-October, when conditions are most favourable; expect the cold, gusty Mistral off the Gulf of Lion, strongest in winter and spring outside that window.

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