how far is the english channel

The English Channel is about 350 miles (560 kilometers) long. Its width varies, with a widest point of approximately 150 miles (240 kilometers) and a narrowest point of about 21 miles (34 kilometers) at the Strait of Dover, which is the shortest distance between England and France. The common shortest crossing distance (such as for swimming or ferry routes) is approximately 21 miles (around 32 kilometers) from Dover or Shakespeare Beach in England to Cap Gris Nez in France.