How far is it from Key West, Florida to Havana, Cuba?

The distance from Key West, Florida to Havana is 106 miles (169 km), or 91 nautical miles.

In comparison, the distance from Miami, Florida to Havana is 228 miles (366 km) or 198 nautical miles.

To fly from Key West to Havana takes about 45 minutes. A cruise ship or ferry would take 3 hours or more. It is possible to swim the distance, although it is not recommended! In 2013, a 64-year old woman, Diana Nyad, swam from Havana to Key West in just under 53 hours. This successful venture was her fifth attempt since 1978.

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Lawanta

Amazing feat for a woman at that age! 🤩

Richard G Schwartz

You go girl.

wandajaneburlinson

Just a small jaunt.

Maridel Millanes

90 miles. A Cuban resto in my area is called ‘90 miles.’ Who knows? 90 or 91? But it’s swimmable for Diana. 🤷🏻‍♀️

Julie M Prentice

I thought 90 miles also. That is why I chose the lesser miles.

Chrissy Krainock Luders

"A 64-year old woman" makes her sound random. I remember Diana from numerous successes. A little more credit should have been given here. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diana_Nyad

Stormi Chavez

George Oliver Prince, me too.

Stormi Chavez

Got it

Tom McKenna

About swimming the distance, is their many sharks?

Janice Fish

Good question

ninakamwene

Kudos for Diana Nyad for the swim, and I do not swim.

Carole Benner

..?

anthonygriffin

It's a bit of a double-standard that I don't get when anyone who is traveling from Cuba, & reaches the United States, before being intercepted by the United States Coast Guard, & sent back can stay for life. There's an act that was signed into effect back in 1966, in allowing this to happen.