Fort Lauderdale to Cienfuegos Sea Distance Calculator

Calculate the exact nautical distance from Fort Lauderdale, United States to Cienfuegos, Cuba. Plan your maritime journey with our professional route calculator.

Distance: 758.1 nm; nautical miles
Under Sail: 6.3 days; at 5 knots
Under Power: 3.2 days; at 10 knots
Best Time: December-April; Typical Sailing Season

Distance follows a sea-lane route. Sailing times are estimates at fixed cruising speeds and vary with vessel, weather, and currents.

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Distance: 758.1 nautical miles

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This map shows the direct sea route from Fort Lauderdale to Cienfuegos. The actual sailing path may vary based on weather conditions and navigation requirements.

Passage details

This is a markedly indirect coastal passage: the navigable route runs 217% longer than the 239 nm direct line, its heading turning from east to north. It is an international crossing between two countries.

Sea distance: 758.1 nm (1403.9 km)
Direct line: 239.1 nm217% longer
Great-circle bearing: 184° (south)
Sea area: Caribbean Sea
Geographic extent: 4.5° × 5.5°
Crossing: Cross-border · Same region
From: Fort Lauderdale (United States) 26.1224, -80.1373
To: Cienfuegos (Cuba) 22.1500, -80.4500
Route basis: Sea-lane route

Passage timeEstimated passage time by cruising speed
Cruising speed	Duration
5 kn	6.3 days
8 kn	3.9 days
10 kn	3.2 days
12 kn	2.6 days

Distance follows a sea-lane route generated from marine traffic lanes; passage times are computed at fixed cruising speeds.

Read the methodology — How we calculate sea distances

Last reviewed 2026-06-17

About Fort Lauderdale to Cienfuegos Route

Linking Fort Lauderdale and Cienfuegos, this extended offshore international crossing connecting two major commercial ports sits in the Caribbean region — a passage shaped by persistent easterly trade winds and lee-shore swells.

The lane links Fort Lauderdale (United States) and Cienfuegos (Cuba), within the same maritime region.

Navigation Tips

•A extended offshore international passage in the Caribbean region typically requires planning for persistent easterly trade winds and lee-shore swells.
•A extended offshore leg in Caribbean benefits from waypoint planning and verified fuel availability.
•Confirm operating hours and clearance procedures for this international crossing within the same maritime region, since rules vary by port.
•Verify that emergency equipment matches the demands of a extended offshore leg in Caribbean.
•Documentation requirements differ for international passages within the same maritime region; verify cruising permits in advance.

Suggested Stops

On a long 758.1 nm passage from Fort Lauderdale to Cienfuegos, these ports make convenient places to break the journey, refuel, and rest.

Cabanas (Cuba) · ≈280.9 nm in — View port details
Nueva Gerona (Cuba) · ≈583.2 nm in — View port details

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is it from Fort Lauderdale to Cienfuegos by sea?

Approximately 758.1 nautical miles separate Fort Lauderdale and Cienfuegos by sea, making this a extended offshore leg in Caribbean.

How long does it take to sail from Fort Lauderdale to Cienfuegos?

Expect about 3.2 days – 6.3 days for a extended offshore run of 758.1 nautical miles within the same maritime region.

What's the best time to sail from Fort Lauderdale to Cienfuegos?

Peak sailing season here is December-April; year-round, Caribbean routes contend with persistent easterly trade winds and lee-shore swells.

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