The distance from the coast of Africa varies greatly depending on the specific location being referenced. For instance, the nearest point from mainland Africa to the island of Tenerife in the Canary Islands is about 100 kilometers (62 miles) away. In contrast, the distance to other islands or coastal regions further south or north can be significantly greater. If you have a specific location or context in mind, please provide more details for a more precise answer.
When all the continents were united as Pangea, the West coast of Africa was attached to the East coast of South America, and they are now far apart. So no, they are getting farther away.
very far
Fresno, California is approximately 15,404 kilometres away from Nairobi, Kenya. California is on the western coast of America and Kenya is on the eastern coast of Africa.
1770 kilometers
It should be really far away
England is approximately 2,700 miles north of Ivory Coast, Africa.
It depends on where, and in which country, you start measuring from.
Pleasanton, TX is only 4 miles away from the Coast.
Tenerife is at about 300 km from Africa.
About 2-3 hours away.
1213 mile
Hobart is on the coast. There are many beaches, however this is mostly on the Eastern Shore.