what us state is closest to africa

The US state closest to Africa is Maine. Specifically, the easternmost point of Maine, Quoddy Head, is the nearest point in the US to the African continent. The distance from Quoddy Head, Maine to El Beddouza, Morocco in northwest Africa is roughly 3,154 miles (about 5,076 kilometers). This might come as a surprise to many who assume Florida is closest due to its southern position, but the curvature of the Earth makes Maine the closest state to Africa across the Atlantic Ocean. The Quoddy Head Light in Maine marks this easternmost point, making Maine the shortest hop from the US to the northwestern coast of Africa. So, despite common beliefs, Maine—not Florida—is geographically the US state nearest to Africa. Other states like Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Connecticut also have relatively close Atlantic coastlines but are farther than Maine.