Here is a list of U.S. states that have an ocean coastline, along with the approximate number of miles of coastline for each state, sorted by the length of coastline in descending order:
1. Alaska – 6,640 miles
2. California – 3,427 miles
3. Florida – 1,350 miles
4. Hawaii – 750 miles
5. Washington – 3,026 miles (including Puget Sound and the Strait of Juan de Fuca)
6. Oregon – 362 miles
7. Maine – 3,478 miles (including islands and inlets)
8. North Carolina – 301 miles
9. South Carolina – 187 miles
10. Virginia – 112 miles
11. Georgia – 100 miles
12. New Jersey – 127 miles
13. New York – 127 miles
14. Massachusetts – 192 miles
15. Rhode Island – 40 miles
16. Maryland – 31 miles
17. Delaware – 28 miles
18. Connecticut – 96 miles
19. New Hampshire – 18 miles
20. Louisiana – 397 miles (including the Gulf of Mexico)
Notes:
– Alaska has the longest coastline due to its numerous islands and inlets.
– Maine also has a significant coastline due to its many islands and peninsulas.
– Washington has a long coastline, but much of it is in the form of Puget Sound and the Strait of Juan de Fuca, which are inland waters.
– Louisiana has a coastline along the Gulf of Mexico, but it is not as extensive as the Atlantic or Pacific coastlines.
This list provides a general overview, and the exact measurements can vary slightly depending on the source and the method of calculation.