How far is Africa from Italy?

Africa lies directly south of Italy. The shortest distance between Africa and Italy is 140.57 kilometers, or 87.34 miles. This is the distance across the Strait of Gibraltar, which is the narrowest body of water between Africa and Europe. The Strait of Gibraltar is located at the western end of the Mediterranean Sea and connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea. It is bordered by Spain to the north and Morocco to the south.