Distance from Florida to San Salvador Island, Bahamas

San Salvador Island (also called Watling's Island) in the Bahamas lies approximately 965 miles (1,552 km) from Cape Canaveral, Florida, measured as the shortest direct air route (great circle distance).

Geographic Context

• San Salvador coordinates: 24.06°N, 74.48°W
• Cape Canaveral coordinates: 28.39°N, 80.61°W
• Relative position: Southeast of Florida; easternmost Bahamian island with an airport
• Flight time: ~2.5-3 hours direct (charter/private); no scheduled commercial flights from Florida

Alternative Florida Reference Points

Travel Options

• Commercial: Fly Nassau (NAS) → San Salvador (ZSA) on Bahamasair/Southern Air (~1 hr); Nassau from Florida: 45-60 min
• Private/Charter: Direct from multiple Florida airports
• Cruise: Some itineraries include San Salvador (half-day calls)
• Boat: 20+ hours from South Florida; requires customs clearance

Historical Note

San Salvador is widely believed to be Guanahani—Christopher Columbus's first New World landfall (October 12, 1492). The island hosts monuments, a museum, and the Dixon Hill Lighthouse (1887). Population: ~1,000. Economy: Tourism, fishing, small-scale farming.

While Cape Canaveral is a precise aerospace reference, most Florida travelers would depart from Miami, Fort Lauderdale, or West Palm Beach for significantly shorter distances to this historic Bahamian outpost.