The distance between Venezuela and the USA varies by measurement method and specific points compared, but the straight-line air distance between country centroids is about 4,501 kilometers (2,797 miles). The shortest distance across borders is roughly 1,746 kilometers (1,085 miles).
City-to-City Examples
Distances between major cities highlight regional variations.
- Caracas to New York City: 3,436 km (2,135 miles).
- Maracaibo to New York City: 3,338 km (2,074 miles), the closest major pair.
- Caracas to Los Angeles: 5,826 km (3,621 miles).
Travel Implications
Commercial flights from Miami to Caracas cover about 2,800 km (1,740 miles) and take 4-5 hours. Sea routes, like from Puerto Cabello to Florida, span around 3,200 km (1,989 miles). These figures depend on exact origins and exclude driving, which isn't feasible over water.