The claim
“Cuba is about 145 kilometres from Florida.”
Background in coverage of US-Cuba relations.
Our verdict
True
The shortest distance from Key West to Cuba is about 90 to 94 miles, roughly 145 to 150 km.
What we found
The commonly cited '90 miles' converts to about 145 km; more precise measurements put the narrowest gap at about 93 miles, or 150 km. As an approximation, the claim is right.
The evidence
- Supports the claim
The narrowest point between Key West and Cuba is about 93 miles, or 150 km. [1]
How we checked
We checked the claim against Key West guide. We reviewed 1 relevant source.
Sources
- [1]Key West guide · Can you see Cuba from Key West?
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