Valencia to Denia Sea Distance Calculator

Calculate the exact nautical distance from Valencia, Spain to Denia, Spain. Plan your maritime journey with our professional route calculator.

Distance: 45 nm; nautical miles
Under Sail: 9 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: 45 nautical miles

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

Passage details

This is a near-direct open-water crossing: the navigable route runs 5% longer than the 43 nm direct line, its heading turning from southeast to south.

Sea distance: 45 nm (83.3 km)
Direct line: 42.7 nm5% longer
Great-circle bearing: 150° (south-southeast)
Sea area: Western Mediterranean
Geographic extent: 0.6° × 0.5°
Crossing: Domestic · Same region
From: Valencia (Spain) 39.4561, -0.3545
To: Denia (Spain) 38.8411, 0.1061
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	4 hours
12 kn	4 hours

Distance follows a sea-lane route generated from marine traffic lanes; passage times are computed at fixed cruising speeds.

Read the methodology — How we calculate sea distances

Last reviewed 2026-06-17

About Valencia to Denia Route

The maritime route from Valencia to Denia is a short coastal within one country passage linking commerce and cruise traffic 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 Valencia in Spain with Denia in Spain.

Navigation Tips

•On this short coastal 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 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 within one country 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 within one country route between neighbouring ports of the same region.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is it from Valencia to Denia by sea?

The sea distance from Valencia to Denia is approximately 45 nautical miles — a short coastal passage in Mediterranean.

How long does it take to sail from Valencia to Denia?

A short coastal between neighbouring ports of the same region crossing of 45 nautical miles typically takes 4 hours – 9 hours, depending on vessel and weather.

What's the best time to sail from Valencia to Denia?

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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