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This is a list of U.S. states and territories ranked by their coastline length. 30 states have a coastline: 23 with a coastline on the Arctic Ocean, Atlantic Ocean (including the Gulf of Mexico and Gulf of Maine), and/or Pacific Ocean, and 7 with a Great Lakes shoreline.
State Or TerritoryMethod 1 ( Crs )(coastline)Method 1 ( Crs )(rank)Method 2 ( Noaa )(coastline)6,640 mi (10,690 km)133,904 mi (54,563 km)1,350 mi (2,170 km)28,436 mi (13,576 km)840 mi (1,350 km)33,427 mi (5,515 km)750 mi (1,210 km)41,052 mi (1,693 km)Coastline and shoreline of the United States by State. Table 359. U.S.–Canada and U.S.–Mexico Border Lengths. [In statue miles. Each statue mile equals one mile. For 2008, there were over 57 million personal vehicle passengers entering the United States from Canada, and almost 158 million personal vehicle passengers entering the United ...
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coast.noaa.gov . Shoreline Mileage (statute miles) United States 95,439 Alabama 607 . Alaska (Pacific and Arctic) 33,904 Alaska (Pacific only) 31,383 Alaska (Arctic only) 2,521 American Samoa 126 California 3,427 Connecticut 618 Delaware 381 Florida (Atlantic and Gulf) 8,436 Florida (Atlantic only) 3,341 Florida (Gulf only) 5,095
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- Alaska - 54,563 Km
- Florida - 13,576 Km
- Louisiana - 12,426 Km
- Maine - 5,597 Km
- California - 5,515 Km
- North Carolina - 5,432 Km
- Texas - 5,406 Km
With 54,563 km of coastline, Alaskaboasts of having the longest coastline in the country. In fact, the length of the state's coastline is more than that of all other states combined. Several bodies of water border Alaska. The Arctic Ocean and the Beaufort Sea lie to the north, the Chukchi Sea to the northwest, the Bering Sea and Bering Strait to th...
Most visitors to the Sunshine State decide between the Atlantic Coast and the Gulf of Mexico for their beach getaway, but Floridais actually split into ten coastal regions. First Coast is the first area to be discovered and colonized and is the first stop from travelers heading into Florida from the North. Space Coast is home to Kennedy Space Cente...
Louisiana’s coastline is 12,426 km long, making it the third-longest coastline in the US. The state has a long and indented coastline along the Gulf of Mexico. It extends from the Sabine River on the west to the Pearl River on the east. Grand Isle is a seaside barrier island town and the state’s most famous beach. With soft sandy beaches, unique bi...
Whether visitingMaineto explore Acadia National Park, relax by its many lakes and rivers, or planning a fun-filled lobster boat outing, Maine, with its picturesque coastline along the Gulf of Maine, does not disappoint. The coastline also includes over 3,000 islands of varying sizes. Offering four seasons of outdoor adventure and recreation, coasta...
California has a 5,515 km long coastline on the Pacific Ocean to the west. The coastline region of California is known as Coastal California, California Coastline, or the Golden Coast. Topping the bucket list of many travelers is a drive down the Pacific Coast Highway to experience all the beauty this area has to offer. From Big Sur, Carmel-by-the-...
North Carolinais home to over 5,432 km of coastline along the Atlantic Ocean to the east. The state is well-known for its barrier island beaches where visitors can watch both the sunrise as well as the sunset. With a host of state parks, eateries, and golf courses, beachgoers return to North Carolina year after year.
With 5,406 km of coastline along the Gulf of Mexico and year-round mild temperatures, it is no wonder that Texas is a popular beach destination. Padre Island is one of Texas’s most popular beach locations. Well-known for Spring Breakers, the island does have quieter spots for those seeking a relaxing getaway. Galveston Island may not be known for i...
Feb 23, 2008 · If you were to draw a straight line from Kittery in the far south, to Eastport, the Easternmost town in the United States, Maine only has 293 miles of coast. BUT if you stretch out the jagged coves, inlets and jetties and remeasured, Maine has 4,568 miles of coast…more than the all of the East Coast combined.
Only three states offer more coastline than Maine — Alaska (33,904 miles), Florida (8,436 miles), and Louisiana (7,721 miles).
Nov 14, 2017 · Ranking first for both general and tidal shoreline, is Alaska, with over 33,000 miles of tidal coastline. Then Florida and Louisiana, followed by Maine and then California. The state with the least coastline, if you’re wondering, is the great state of Indiana — with a mere 45 miles of Lake Michigan shores, so few, in fact, that Indiana ...
