Sea distance from New York to Miami
The sea route from New York (United States) to Miami (United States) is about 940 nautical miles, which is 1,740 km or 1,081 statute miles.
Voyage time by boat speed
Time underway is distance divided by speed. These are continuous-passage figures with no stops or weather margin.
| Boat and speed | Time underway |
|---|---|
| Sailboat, conservative (5 kn) | 7d 20h |
| Sailboat, average (6 kn) | 6d 13h |
| Displacement trawler (8 kn) | 4d 22h |
| Fast trawler (10 kn) | 3d 22h |
| Planing motor yacht (15 kn) | 2d 15h |
| Fast motor yacht (20 kn) | 1d 23h |
Planning estimate, not navigation
This distance is computed over the open Eurostat shipping-lane network. It is a realistic passage length for planning, but your sailed distance will differ with weather routing, currents, draft, and the exact berths you leave from and arrive at. Always verify against official charts.
Plan this passage properly
Open New York to Miami in the Marine OS route planner: it suggests the sea route, then you drag waypoints, set your speed and fuel burn, and check weather and tides along the way.
Open this route in the plannerFrequently asked questions
How far is Miami from New York by sea?
About 940 nautical miles (1,740 km / 1,081 statute miles) along the practical sea route. The straight-line distance is shorter, but boats follow coastlines, channels, and traffic lanes.
How long does it take to sail from New York to Miami?
At a typical sailing average of 6 knots it is about 6d 13h underway. A 10-knot trawler needs about 3d 22h, and a 20-knot motor yacht about 1d 23h. Add margin for weather, currents, and stops.
How is this distance calculated?
It is computed over the open Eurostat global shipping-lane network, the same kind of network freight routing tools use. It is a realistic planning estimate, not a navigation product: your sailed distance will vary with weather routing, draft, and the exact harbors you use.
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