How far is Cancún from Alexandria, LA?
The distance between Alexandria (Alexandria International Airport) and Cancún (Cancún International Airport) is 791 miles / 1273 kilometers / 687 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Alexandria (AEX) to Cancún (CUN) is 1983 miles / 3191 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 40 hours 33 minutes.
Alexandria International Airport – Cancún International Airport
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Distance from Alexandria to Cancún
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Alexandria to Cancún. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 790.869 miles
- 1272.780 kilometers
- 687.246 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.
Haversine formula- 792.899 miles
- 1276.048 kilometers
- 689.011 nautical miles
The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).
How long does it take to fly from Alexandria to Cancún?
The estimated flight time from Alexandria International Airport to Cancún International Airport is 1 hour and 59 minutes.
What is the time difference between Alexandria and Cancún?
The time difference between Alexandria and Cancún is 1 hour. Cancún is 1 hour ahead of Alexandria.
Flight carbon footprint between Alexandria International Airport (AEX) and Cancún International Airport (CUN)
On average, flying from Alexandria to Cancún generates about 134 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 134 kilograms equals 295 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Alexandria to Cancún
See the map of the shortest flight path between Alexandria International Airport (AEX) and Cancún International Airport (CUN).
Airport information
| Origin | Alexandria International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Alexandria, LA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | AEX |
| ICAO Code: | KAEX |
| Coordinates: | 31°19′38″N, 92°32′59″W |
| Destination | Cancún International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cancún |
| Country: | Mexico  |
| IATA Code: | CUN |
| ICAO Code: | MMUN |
| Coordinates: | 21°2′11″N, 86°52′37″W |