Nassau to Fort Lauderdale Sea Distance Calculator

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

Distance: 175.1 nm; nautical miles
Under Sail: 35 hours; at 5 knots
Under Power: 18 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: 175.1 nautical miles

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

Passage details

This is a near-direct inter-island route: the navigable route runs 7% longer than the 164 nm direct line, its heading turning from northwest to west. It is an international crossing between two countries.

Sea distance: 175.1 nm (324.2 km)
Direct line: 164 nm7% longer
Great-circle bearing: 293° (west-northwest)
Sea area: Caribbean Sea
Geographic extent: 1.0° × 2.8°
Crossing: Cross-border · Same region
From: Nassau (Bahamas) 25.0780, -77.3383
To: Fort Lauderdale (United States) 26.1224, -80.1373
Route basis: Sea-lane route

Passage timeEstimated passage time by cruising speed
Cruising speed	Duration
5 kn	35 hours
8 kn	22 hours
10 kn	18 hours
12 kn	15 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 Nassau to Fort Lauderdale Route

The maritime route from Nassau to Fort Lauderdale is a day-passage cross-border passage linking the mainland to an island anchorage in the Caribbean region. Mariners on this leg typically prepare for the hurricane season June through November.

This route runs between neighbouring ports of the same region, connecting Nassau in Bahamas with Fort Lauderdale in United States.

Navigation Tips

•On this day-passage cross-border 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 cross-border route between neighbouring ports of the same 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 cross-border route between neighbouring ports of the same region.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

The sea distance from Nassau to Fort Lauderdale is approximately 175.1 nautical miles — a day-passage passage in Caribbean.

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

A day-passage between neighbouring ports of the same region crossing of 175.1 nautical miles typically takes 18 hours – 35 hours, depending on vessel and weather.

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

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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