Compare: Miami→Aruba (1,820 km) vs Miami→Montego Bay (844 km). Miami → Montego Bay wins by 976 km (54%). Side-by-side with flight & drive times.
By SnapDistance Team · Updated May 30, 2026
1,820 km
1,131 miles · Flight: ~2h 47min · Drive: ~29h 35min
844 km
524 miles · Flight: ~1h 33min · Drive: ~13h 43min
✓ Shorter route
Difference: 976 km (54%) · Flight time difference: ~1h 14min
Verdict
Miami → Montego Bay is the smarter pick if travel time and emissions matter most: it is 976 km (54%) shorter, saves about 1h 14min of flight time, and cuts roughly 249 kg of CO₂ per passenger. Choose Miami → Aruba only if the destination itself is the reason for the trip.
Miami → Montego Bay is the shorter route at 844 km, which is 976 km (54%) shorter than Miami → Aruba. You would save approximately 1h 14min in flight time by choosing the shorter route.
| Metric | Miami → Aruba | Miami → Montego Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Distance (km) | 1,820 | 844 |
| Distance (miles) | 1,131 | 524 |
| Flight time | ~2h 47min | ~1h 33min |
| Driving time | ~29h 35min | ~13h 43min |
| Road distance (est.) | ~2,366 km | ~1,097 km |
| Drivable? | Yes | Yes |
| Cross-continental | No | No |
| Initial bearing | 142° (SE) | 163° (SSE) |
| Time-zone shift | None | None |
| CO₂ – flight (per pax) | ~464 kg | ~215 kg |
| CO₂ – driving (per car) | ~405 kg | ~188 kg |
| Fuel cost (est.) | ~$237 USD | ~$110 USD |
Flying from Miami to Aruba produces roughly 464 kg of CO₂ per passenger, based on the ICAO/EEA short-haul emission factor of ~0.255 kg per passenger-km. The Miami → Montego Bay flight emits about 215 kg. Choosing the shorter route saves approximately 249 kg of CO₂ per traveler — equivalent to 12 typical tree-years of carbon sequestration. For comparison, driving emits roughly 405 kg and 188 kg per car respectively — meaningful only when the car carries multiple passengers.
The Miami to Aruba route covers 1,820 km (1,131 miles), staying within North America. Miami (population: 467,963) is located in South, United States, while Aruba (population: 111,166) is in Oranjestad, Aruba.
The Miami to Montego Bay route covers 844 km (524 miles), remaining within North America. Miami (population: 467,963) is in South, United States, and Montego Bay (population: 110,115) is in Cornwall, Jamaica.
Flying from Miami to Aruba takes approximately 2h 47min, while Miami to Montego Bay takes 1h 33min. If driving is an option, expect roughly 29h 35min for the first route and 13h 43min for the second.
Since both routes depart from Miami, this comparison is especially useful for travelers deciding between Aruba and Montego Bay as a destination.
The 976 km difference between these routes is substantial and will significantly impact travel time and cost.
Both routes are drivable, with road distances of approximately 2,366 km and 1,097 km respectively. For road trips, the shorter route saves roughly 1,269 km of driving.
Aruba (Aruba) has a population of 111,166 and is located in the Oranjestad region of North America. It's a charming destination known for its regional character.
Montego Bay (Jamaica) has a population of 110,115 and is situated in Cornwall, North America. This destination offers a more intimate travel experience with unique local culture.
Choose this route if your priority is reaching Aruba (Aruba) — a city of 111,166 in the Oranjestad region of North America. Despite being the longer of the two at 1,820 km, it makes sense when Aruba itself is the destination, the schedule fits better, or ticket prices are noticeably lower. Driving is realistic at this distance, with an estimated 2,366 km of road and a fuel cost band around $237 USD. The initial bearing is 142° (SE), so a great-circle flight leaves Miami heading roughly SE.
This route is the right call if you are heading to Montego Bay (Jamaica) — a city of 110,115 in the Cornwall region of North America. It is also the shorter of the two at 844 km, saving about 1h 14min of flying and around 249 kg of CO₂ per passenger. Driving is feasible — expect roughly 1,097 km of road and a fuel cost in the $110 USD range. Departing Miami, the great-circle bearing toward Montego Bay is 163° (SSE).
Miami (25.76°, -80.19°) and Aruba (12.52°, -69.97°) sit in the same approximate time zone. Miami (25.76°, -80.19°) and Montego Bay (18.48°, -77.89°) share an approximate time zone. Both routes have manageable time-zone shifts, so jet lag should not be a major factor.
Montego Bay is closer at 844 km, which is 976 km (54%) shorter.
1,820 km (1,131 miles). Flight: ~2h 47min.
844 km (524 miles). Flight: ~1h 33min.
Flying to Montego Bay is faster at ~1h 33min, saving about 1h 14min compared to Aruba.
All distances on SnapDistance are calculated using the Haversine formula, which determines the great-circle distance between two points on Earth's surface. This gives the shortest possible distance over the globe, which is the measurement used for aviation and navigation. Actual travel distances by road or rail are typically 20-40% longer due to terrain, borders, and infrastructure routing. Flight times assume 800 km/h cruising speed with 30 minutes for takeoff and landing. Driving estimates use 80 km/h average speed with a 30% road distance factor.
📍 Data: Coordinates from OpenStreetMap contributors. Distances calculated using the Haversine formula. Travel times are estimates only. Last verified: May 30, 2026.