Sea distance from London to Palma de Mallorca
The sea route from London (United Kingdom) to Palma de Mallorca (Spain) is about 1,799 nautical miles, which is 3,332 km or 2,070 statute miles. The route transits Strait of Dover and Strait of Gibraltar. That is about 148% 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) | 15d 0h |
| Sailboat, average (6 kn) | 12d 12h |
| Displacement trawler (8 kn) | 9d 9h |
| Fast trawler (10 kn) | 7d 12h |
| Planing motor yacht (15 kn) | 5d 0h |
| Fast motor yacht (20 kn) | 3d 18h |
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.
Plan this passage properly
Open London to Palma de Mallorca in the Marine OS route planner: it suggests the sea route, then you drag waypoints, set your speed and fuel burn, and check weather and tides along the way.
Open this route in the plannerFrequently asked questions
How far is Palma de Mallorca from London by sea?
About 1,799 nautical miles (3,332 km / 2,070 statute miles) along the practical sea route, which transits Strait of Dover and 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 London to Palma de Mallorca?
At a typical sailing average of 6 knots it is about 12d 12h underway. A 10-knot trawler needs about 7d 12h, and a 20-knot motor yacht about 3d 18h. 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.