Quick distance chart from where you are to where you want to be in the San Juan Islands

What are the boating distances between key destinations in the San Juan Islands?

Boating distances in the San Juan Islands are shorter than many expect, with most popular destinations 5 to 20 nautical miles apart. For example, Friday Harbor to Roche Harbor is about 10 miles, and Sucia Island is roughly 15–20 miles away from Friday Harbor but fairly close to Squalicum Harbor. This handy chart helps boaters estimate travel time, fuel needs, and daily route planning. 

Every skipper needs to know how far it is from A to B.

      Here's a handy chart with the work already done, the distances are via the shortest route.

                                  First published 7/30/2016   

Note: The shortest route may not be the fastest or best route when currents and other issues are taken into account!
These numbers are approximate, and were derived by simply clicking "measure route" on a chart. Since making this chart I have come across several u-tube videos with distances that don't agree with  mine. Be sure to not rely on others and do your own calculations. 

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