Port distance

Distance from Piraeus to Rotterdam

The sea distance from Piraeus, Greece to Rotterdam, Netherlands is 2,890 nautical miles (5,352 km), on the route ships sail.

2,890nautical miles
Kilometres5,352 km
Days at sea8.6 days at 14 kn
CanalsNone
Piraeus (GRPIR) to Rotterdam (NLRTM)

Days at sea from Piraeus to Rotterdam

SpeedDays at sea
10 knots12.0 days
12 knots10.0 days
14 knots8.6 days
16 knots7.5 days
18 knots6.7 days
20 knots6.0 days

At sea only: add the canal transit, any waiting time and the days in port for the voyage time.

The route

From Piraeus the route runs without any canal transit to Rotterdam, following the sea lanes and straits ships use and keeping clear of land.

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FAQs

Piraeus to Rotterdam by sea.

How far is Piraeus from Rotterdam by sea?

The sea distance from Piraeus to Rotterdam is 2,890 nautical miles (5,352 km), on the route ships sail.

How many days does a ship take from Piraeus to Rotterdam?

About 8.6 days at sea at 14 knots, 6.7 days at 18 knots, before any canal waiting time or port stay.