# Port Distance Calculator — Free port and charter calculator > Estimate the sea distance between two ports including canal and strait transits, and see the sailing time. - URL: https://demo.fcrsoft.com/en/maritime/port-distance-calculator - Language: en - Updated: 2026-10-03 - Publisher: FCRSOFT (https://fcrsoft.com) [Demos](https://demo.fcrsoft.com/?hl=en) / [Free Tools](https://demo.fcrsoft.com/en/tools) / [Maritime Calculators](https://demo.fcrsoft.com/en/maritime) / Port Distance Calculator Free tool # Port Distance Calculator Estimate the sea distance between two ports including canal and strait transits, and see the sailing time. No sign-up needed; results update as you type. [See the system that does this automatically Open the live demo](https://demo.fcrsoft.com/login.php?package=voyage) ## Calculator Speed : 12.5 knots Departure port Port of discharge Avoid the Suez Canal Avoid the Panama Canal This calculator runs in your browser; the data you enter is not stored. ## Results Sea distance 3,287 nm Kilometres 6,087 km Sailing time 10 d 22 h Passages No canal or strait passage The distance is the sum of great-circle legs and is approximate; it does not replace a passage plan, weather routing or traffic separation schemes. **Port Calls and Laytime on Autopilot**FCRSOFT records each voyage’s estimate and actual and calculates TCE automatically. [Open the live demo](https://demo.fcrsoft.com/login.php?package=voyage) [Request a demo](https://fcrsoft.com/en/contact/) ## Port Distance Calculator: what you need to know The port distance tool finds the shortest route on a sea-lane network and shows Suez, Panama, Gibraltar and strait passages. Distance is the starting point for voyage time, fuel and freight calculations. **Expert tip:** Exclude a canal to see the alternative route’s distance; canal tolls and waiting time sometimes make the longer route more economical. ## Other tools running on Voyage Economics Engine Calculates voyage result and TCE from distance, speed, sea and port days, fuel, port, canal and hire costs. - [Bunker Calculator](https://demo.fcrsoft.com/en/maritime/bunker-calculator) - [Vessel Fuel Consumption](https://demo.fcrsoft.com/en/maritime/vessel-fuel-consumption) - [Ship Fuel Cost](https://demo.fcrsoft.com/en/maritime/ship-fuel-cost) - [Voyage Fuel Calculator](https://demo.fcrsoft.com/en/maritime/voyage-fuel-calculator) - [Daily Fuel Consumption](https://demo.fcrsoft.com/en/maritime/daily-fuel-consumption) - [Fuel per Nautical Mile](https://demo.fcrsoft.com/en/maritime/fuel-per-nautical-mile) - [Bunker Cost](https://demo.fcrsoft.com/en/maritime/bunker-cost) - [VLSFO Cost](https://demo.fcrsoft.com/en/maritime/vlsfo-cost) - [MGO Cost](https://demo.fcrsoft.com/en/maritime/mgo-cost) - [ULSFO Cost](https://demo.fcrsoft.com/en/maritime/ulsfo-cost) - [Fuel Cost per Ton of Cargo](https://demo.fcrsoft.com/en/maritime/fuel-cost-per-ton-cargo) - [Voyage Cost Calculator](https://demo.fcrsoft.com/en/maritime/voyage-cost-calculator) FCRSOFT ## FCRSOFT does this for you automatically You don’t need to do the calculations and checks on this page by hand every day. FCRSOFT derives them all automatically from the records entered in the field. - Port events are recorded as a timeline. - Laytime, demurrage and despatch are calculated from port events. - Port costs are linked to the voyage and the charter party. [Open the live demo](https://demo.fcrsoft.com/login.php?package=voyage) [Explore the Voyage & Chartering package](https://demo.fcrsoft.com/demo/voyage?hl=en) [demo.fcrsoft.com](https://demo.fcrsoft.com/login.php?package=voyage) ## Frequently asked questions How is Port Distance Calculator calculated? Estimate the sea distance between two ports including canal and strait transits, and see the sailing time. The calculation uses Voyage Economics Engine: Calculates voyage result and TCE from distance, speed, sea and port days, fuel, port, canal and hire costs. Port Distance Calculator: what is it and when is it used? The port distance tool finds the shortest route on a sea-lane network and shows Suez, Panama, Gibraltar and strait passages. Distance is the starting point for voyage time, fuel and freight calculations. Port Distance Calculator: what should I watch out for? Exclude a canal to see the alternative route’s distance; canal tolls and waiting time sometimes make the longer route more economical. Is Port Distance Calculator free? Yes. The tool is free, needs no sign-up and runs in your browser; the data you enter is not stored. Can FCRSOFT do this calculation automatically? FCRSOFT records each voyage’s estimate and actual and calculates TCE automatically. You can try the Voyage & Chartering package in the live demo without installing anything. ## Related tools and guides [Free tool ### Sea Distance Calculator Calculate route distance, sailing time and fuel via the ports and passages you choose. Open the tool](https://demo.fcrsoft.com/en/maritime/sea-distance-calculator) [Free tool ### ETA Calculator Calculate the estimated time of arrival (ETA) from departure time, distance, speed and weather margin. 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