Venice to Ancona Sea Distance Calculator

Calculate the exact nautical distance from Venice, Italy to Ancona, Italy. Plan your maritime journey with our professional route calculator.

Distance: 143.4 nm; nautical miles
Under Sail: 29 hours; at 5 knots
Under Power: 14 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: 143.4 nautical miles

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

Passage details

This is a moderately indirect coastal passage: the navigable route runs 19% longer than the 121 nm direct line, holding a steady east-southeast course.

Sea distance: 143.4 nm (265.5 km)
Direct line: 120.5 nm19% longer
Great-circle bearing: 155° (south-southeast)
Sea area: Adriatic Sea
Geographic extent: 1.8° × 1.3°
Crossing: Domestic · Same region
From: Venice (Italy) 45.4375, 12.3358
To: Ancona (Italy) 43.6158, 13.5184
Route basis: Sea-lane route

Passage timeEstimated passage time by cruising speed
Cruising speed	Duration
5 kn	29 hours
8 kn	18 hours
10 kn	14 hours
12 kn	12 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 Venice to Ancona Route

A medium-length coastal domestic sea route between Venice and Ancona, this passage connecting two major commercial ports in the Mediterranean region demands attention to the winter Bora, a cold north-easterly arriving in sudden gusts, and the humid southerly Sirocco.

The corridor within the same maritime region joins Venice, Italy to Ancona, Italy.

Navigation Tips

•Plan this medium-length coastal domestic leg in the Mediterranean region with attention to the winter Bora, a cold north-easterly arriving in sudden gusts, and the humid southerly Sirocco.
•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 Venice to Ancona by sea?

This is a medium-length coastal sea passage of about 143.4 nautical miles between Venice and Ancona in Mediterranean.

How long does it take to sail from Venice to Ancona?

Average voyage time on this medium-length coastal within the same maritime region leg of 143.4 nautical miles is 14 hours – 29 hours.

What's the best time to sail from Venice to Ancona?

Aim for May-October for the calmest passage in Mediterranean; off-peak periods bring the winter Bora, a cold north-easterly arriving in sudden gusts, and the humid southerly Sirocco.

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