No US State Is Close to Aruba — It's Off Venezuela
None. Aruba is a Caribbean island 15 miles (24 km) off the coast of Venezuela — not near any US state.
Distances from Aruba
| From | Distance | Flight Time |
|---|
| Miami, FL | 1,135 mi (1,826 km) | 2 hr 45 min |
| Key West, FL (closest US point) | 1,040 mi (1,674 km) | — |
| Caracas, Venezuela | 270 mi (435 km) | 1 hr |
| Cartagena, Colombia | 310 mi (500 km) | 1 hr 15 min |
| Panama City, Panama | 560 mi (900 km) | 1 hr 45 min |
Political Status
Aruba = Constituent country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands (since 1986). Not a US territory. Not a US state. Dutch defense/foreign policy; internal autonomy.
US Connections
- Pre-clearance at Queen Beatrix Airport (AUA) — fly to US as domestic
- Major US tourism market (~60% visitors)
- US dollar widely accepted (official: Aruban florin, pegged 1.79:1 USD)
- No land/sea border with any US state
Closest US state: Florida — but 1,000+ miles of Caribbean Sea separate them.
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