Seaport · Greece
Port of Yithion
Yithion (Greece) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 41950). It lies on the Mediterranean Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Greece
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- GRGYT
- World Port Index no.
- 41950
- Coordinates
- 36.75°N, 22.57°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Open roadstead
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- Mediterranean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Greece West Coast
- Other names
- Githion; Gythion
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 3.4 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 23.2 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 7.9 m |
Entrance restrictions
- Heavy swell
- Other restrictions
- Overhead limits
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: other
Services
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Potable water
Communications and connections
- Radio
- Radiotelephone
Only items reported as available in the World Port Index are listed.
Distance from Vietnam
Great-circle (straight-line) distances from Vietnam’s main port clusters. Actual sea routes are longer, as ships follow sea lanes around land.
| From | Great-circle distance |
|---|---|
| Cat Lai (Ho Chi Minh City) | 4,740 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 4,760 nm |
| Hai Phong | 4,390 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Yithion, with full port guides:
Data source
Port characteristics on this page come from the NGA World Port Index (Pub. 150, U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency), as distributed in the seaport-data-js dataset. The index is a navigational reference and may not reflect recent construction, terminal changes or current operating limits. Always confirm details with the port authority, agent or carrier. Sailing directions: Sailing Directions Pub. 132 (Enroute) - Eastern Mediterranean.
Frequently asked questions about Yithion
Where is Port of Yithion?
Yithion (Greece) lies on the Mediterranean Sea, at about 36.75°N, 22.57°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Yithion?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE GRGYT for Yithion. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Yithion from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 4,740 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 4,390 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Piraeus, Gioia Tauro, Ambarlı (Istanbul).
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Yithion?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Yithion through our carrier contracts and agent network. Send us your cargo details for a quote.
Information on this page is general guidance compiled by Global Logistic Group from public sources. Port facilities, carrier networks, routings and transit times change frequently; always confirm current schedules, cut-offs and requirements with us or the carrier before booking.