Miami to Havana by ferry
Havana lies 368 km (229 mi) south-west of Miami, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
The sea distance is about 368 km (229 mi); at typical ferry speeds a direct crossing would take around 11 h 9 min. Whether one runs, and how often, is in the operator’s timetable.
| Miami | Havana | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | Cuba |
| Population | 487,014 | 2.2 million |
| Elevation | 25 m (82 ft) | 41 m (135 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/Havana) |
| Port | PortMiami | Margarito Iglesias Marine Terminal |
What changes when you arrive in Havana
Crossing from United States into Cuba: money changes from the Dollar to the Peso (CUP); the dialling code becomes +53; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648855 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648856.
Where to book ferries from Miami to Havana
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Staying in Havana
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Book a hotel in Havana
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Common questions
How far is Havana from Miami?
368 km (229 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Miami; by road roughly 449 km (279 mi).
How long does it take to get from Miami to Havana by ferry?
About 11 h 9 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Miami and Havana?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Havana?
The Peso (CUP).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.