The shortest distance from the East to West Coast (as the crow flies) would be 2,092 miles (3,347 km) from San Diego, CA to Jacksonville, FL.
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The distance in miles from the East Coast of Puerto Rico to its West Coast is about 110 miles. The distance from its North and South Coasts is about 40 miles.
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The shortest distance from the East to West Coast (as the crow flies) would be 2,092 miles from San Diego, CA to Jacksonville, FL. The precise distance depends on the exact latitude where you make the measurement but it is approximatley 3,000 miles.
If you want to find the shortest distance from the east coast to the west coast then Florida is considered an east coast state. It's only 1763 miles from the coast at Pensacola, Florida to San Diego.
Greatest east-west distance in the 48 contiguous states: 2,800 miles (4,500 km) The shortest distance from the East to West Coast (as the crow flies) would be 2,092 miles (3,347 km) from San Diego, CA to Jacksonville, FL
Greatest east-west distance in the 48 contiguous states: 2,800 miles (4,500 km) The shortest distance from the East to West Coast (as the crow flies) would be 2,092 miles (3,347 km) from San Diego, CA to Jacksonville, FL