> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.distance.tools/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.distance.tools/tools/api/api-reference/distance-route-maritime.md).

# distance/route/maritime

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## Units

The travel duration for car routing is given in **seconds.** For maritime routes, which are given in **hours** `duration` is calculated with a speed of 20 knots. 20 knots = 20 NM / hour.