Miami to Nassau Sea Distance Calculator

Calculate the exact nautical distance from Miami, United States to Nassau, Bahamas. Plan your maritime journey with our professional route calculator.

Distance: 164 nm; nautical miles
Under Sail: 33 hours; at 5 knots
Under Power: 16 hours; 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: 164 nautical miles

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

Passage details

This is a near-direct coastal passage: the navigable route runs 2% longer than the 160 nm direct line, on a gently curving course, its heading easing from east to east-southeast. It is an international crossing between two countries.

Sea distance: 164 nm (303.8 km)
Direct line: 160.4 nm2% longer
Great-circle bearing: 104° (east-southeast)
Sea area: Caribbean Sea
Geographic extent: 0.7° × 2.9°
Crossing: Cross-border · Same region
From: Miami (United States) 25.7743, -80.1937
To: Nassau (Bahamas) 25.0780, -77.3383
Route basis: Sea-lane route

Passage timeEstimated passage time by cruising speed
Cruising speed	Duration
5 kn	33 hours
8 kn	21 hours
10 kn	16 hours
12 kn	14 hours

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

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Last reviewed 2026-06-17

About Miami to Nassau Route

The maritime route from Miami to Nassau is a day-passage international passage serving a major port and an island destination in the Caribbean region. Mariners on this leg typically prepare for the hurricane season June through November.

This route runs within the same maritime region, connecting Miami in United States with Nassau in Bahamas.

Navigation Tips

•On this day-passage international crossing in the Caribbean region, prepare for the hurricane season June through November, particularly in peak season.
•For a day-passage route, plan fuel and provisioning around the Caribbean region — calculate consumption with our tool.
•Verify port-entry requirements at both ends of this international route within the same maritime region before you depart.
•Check safety gear suited to Caribbean conditions before a day-passage passage — life rafts, EPIRB, and current charts.
•Carry passports, vessel documents, and crew lists matched to this international route within the same maritime region.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is it from Miami to Nassau by sea?

The sea distance from Miami to Nassau is approximately 164 nautical miles — a day-passage passage in Caribbean.

How long does it take to sail from Miami to Nassau?

A day-passage within the same maritime region crossing of 164 nautical miles typically takes 16 hours – 33 hours, depending on vessel and weather.

What's the best time to sail from Miami to Nassau?

The best time for this route in Caribbean is December-April, when conditions are most favourable; expect the hurricane season June through November outside that window.

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