Is Cuba or Bahamas closer to Florida?

Cuba is the closest Caribbean island to Miami. Cuba's southern shore is on the Caribbean Sea. It is about 180 miles from Miami at its closest point on its northern shore. The Bahamas islands are much closer to Miami, but are located in the Atlantic Ocean, not the Caribbean Sea.



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Good to know: Bimini, the westernmost island of The Bahamas is the nearest of these islands to Miami, Florida.

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Cultures collide in the U.S. territory of Puerto Rico, the tropical island that tempts mainland Americans with its proximity to Miami (just a 2.5-hour flight).

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There are groups that make this ride regularly from Miami. Once you are fully prepared you need to decide on a route to The Bahamas. The most direct route is from Miami to Bimini. This route can take one and a half (1.5) hours.

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Distance from Cuba to Florida The shortest distance (air line) between Cuba and Florida is 411.28 mi (661.89 km).

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Nassau, on the island of New Providence is the political capital and the commercial hub of the archipelago. Bimini is the westernmost island of the Bahamas, situated about 80 km (53 mi) east of Miami, Florida, making it the closest point in the Bahamas to the US mainland.

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The western islands of the Bahamas are only 50 miles from Florida's east coast. With a bit of prep and planning, you can get there even in a modest-sized boat.

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Ferry from Florida to Bahamas The Fort Lauderdale to Freeport ferry route is provided by 1 operator and runs all year round. The ferry crossing from Fort Lauderdale to Freeport takes approximately 3 hours on ferries servicing this route.

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