Sea distance from Le Havre to El Iskandariya (Alexandria)
The sea route from Le Havre (France) to El Iskandariya (Alexandria) (Egypt) is about 3,010 nautical miles, which is 5,575 km or 3,464 statute miles. The route transits Strait of Gibraltar. That is about 74% 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) | 25d 2h |
| Sailboat, average (6 kn) | 20d 22h |
| Displacement trawler (8 kn) | 15d 16h |
| Fast trawler (10 kn) | 12d 13h |
| Planing motor yacht (15 kn) | 8d 9h |
| Fast motor yacht (20 kn) | 6d 7h |
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 El Iskandariya (Alexandria) from Le Havre by sea?
About 3,010 nautical miles (5,575 km / 3,464 statute miles) along the practical sea route, which transits Strait of Gibraltar. The straight-line distance is shorter, but boats follow coastlines, channels, and traffic lanes.
How long does it take to sail from Le Havre to El Iskandariya (Alexandria)?
At a typical sailing average of 6 knots it is about 20d 22h underway. A 10-knot trawler needs about 12d 13h, and a 20-knot motor yacht about 6d 7h. 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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