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How far is Bermuda from the West Indies?

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Bermuda is not geologically or spatially part of the West Indies. The archipelago is located more than 800 miles (1,300 km) north of the West Indies.1

While Bermuda is often associated with the region due to shared historical and cultural ties, it remains a distinct British overseas territory situated in the western North Atlantic Ocean.12