Havana to Miami by ferry
Miami lies 368 km (229 mi) north-east of Havana, 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.
| Havana | Miami | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Cuba | United States |
| Population | 2.2 million | 487,014 |
| Elevation | 41 m (135 ft) | 25 m (82 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Havana) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Port | Margarito Iglesias Marine Terminal | PortMiami |
What changes when you arrive in Miami
Crossing from Cuba into United States: money changes from the Peso to the Dollar (USD); the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Where to book ferries from Havana to Miami
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Staying in Miami
Our booking partner lists 2,460+ places to stay in Miami (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 709 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (440), and 30 are five-star. Across 321 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.3 out of 10. Guests have left 415,905 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Miami from Havana?
368 km (229 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Havana; by road roughly 449 km (279 mi).
How long does it take to get from Havana to Miami 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 Havana and Miami?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Miami?
The Dollar (USD).
Where can I stay in Miami?
Our booking partner lists 2,460+ places to stay in Miami, bookable on this site.
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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.