Sea distance from Genova to Istanbul
The sea route from Genova (Italy) to Istanbul (Turkey) is about 1,274 nautical miles, which is 2,359 km or 1,466 statute miles. The route transits Corinth Canal. That is about 41% longer than the direct great-circle line, because the practical route follows coastlines and shipping lanes.
Voyage time by boat speed
Time underway is distance divided by speed. These are continuous-passage figures with no stops or weather margin.
| Boat and speed | Time underway |
|---|---|
| Sailboat, conservative (5 kn) | 10d 15h |
| Sailboat, average (6 kn) | 8d 20h |
| Displacement trawler (8 kn) | 6d 15h |
| Fast trawler (10 kn) | 5d 7h |
| Planing motor yacht (15 kn) | 3d 13h |
| Fast motor yacht (20 kn) | 2d 16h |
Planning estimate, not navigation
This distance is computed over the open Eurostat shipping-lane network. It is a realistic passage length for planning, but your sailed distance will differ with weather routing, currents, draft, and the exact berths you leave from and arrive at. Always verify against official charts.
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Open this route in the plannerFrequently asked questions
How far is Istanbul from Genova by sea?
About 1,274 nautical miles (2,359 km / 1,466 statute miles) along the practical sea route, which transits Corinth Canal. The straight-line distance is shorter, but boats follow coastlines, channels, and traffic lanes.
How long does it take to sail from Genova to Istanbul?
At a typical sailing average of 6 knots it is about 8d 20h underway. A 10-knot trawler needs about 5d 7h, and a 20-knot motor yacht about 2d 16h. Add margin for weather, currents, and stops.
How is this distance calculated?
It is computed over the open Eurostat global shipping-lane network, the same kind of network freight routing tools use. It is a realistic planning estimate, not a navigation product: your sailed distance will vary with weather routing, draft, and the exact harbors you use.
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