Is Africa closer to the US crossing Atlantic ocean or Pacific explain?

Africa is closer to the US by crossing the Atlantic Ocean. The distance between the westernmost point of Africa (Cabo Verde) and the easternmost point of the US (Maine) is approximately 5,155 km (3,202 miles) across the Atlantic Ocean.

In contrast, the distance between the easternmost point of Africa ( Somalia) and the westernmost point of the US (Alaska) is approximately 17,950 km (11,153 miles) across the Pacific Ocean.

Therefore, Africa is significantly closer to the US by crossing the Atlantic Ocean compared to the Pacific Ocean.