Tangier to Tangier Mediterranean Sea Distance Calculator

Calculate the exact nautical distance from Tangier, Morocco to Tangier Mediterranean, Morocco. Plan your maritime journey with our professional route calculator.

Distance
39.4 nm
nautical miles
Under Sail
8 hours
at 5 knots
Under Power
4 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: 39.4 nautical miles
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This map shows the direct sea route from Tangier to Tangier Mediterranean. 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 147% longer than the 16 nm direct line, its heading turning from north-northeast to west-southwest. Transiting the Strait of Gibraltar.

Sea distance
39.4 nm (72.9 km)
Direct line
15.9 nm147% longer
Great-circle bearing
60° (east-northeast)
Sea area
Mediterranean Sea
Geographic extent
0.2° × 0.4°
Crossing
Domestic · Same region
Transits
  1. Strait of Gibraltar
From
Tangier (Morocco) 35.7672, -5.7998
To
Tangier Mediterranean (Morocco) 35.9000, -5.5167
Route basis
Sea-lane route
Passage timeEstimated passage time by cruising speed
Cruising speedDuration
5 kn8 hours
8 kn5 hours
10 kn4 hours
12 kn3 hours

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 Tangier to Tangier Mediterranean Route

Linking Tangier and Tangier-Mediterranean, this brief day-sail within one country crossing between two major harbours 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 Tangier (Morocco) and Tangier-Mediterranean (Morocco), between neighbouring ports of the same region.

Navigation Tips

  • •A brief day-sail within one country 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 brief day-sail 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 brief day-sail leg in Mediterranean.
  • •Documentation requirements differ for within one country passages between neighbouring ports of the same region; verify cruising permits in advance.

Frequently Asked Questions

How far is it from Tangier to Tangier Mediterranean by sea?

Approximately 39.4 nautical miles separate Tangier and Tangier Mediterranean by sea, making this a brief day-sail leg in Mediterranean.

How long does it take to sail from Tangier to Tangier Mediterranean?

Expect about 4 hours – 8 hours for a brief day-sail run of 39.4 nautical miles between neighbouring ports of the same region.

What's the best time to sail from Tangier to Tangier Mediterranean?

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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