How far is Cancún from Seattle, WA?
The distance between Seattle (Seattle Boeing Field) and Cancún (Cancún International Airport) is 2687 miles / 4325 kilometers / 2335 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Seattle (BFI) to Cancún (CUN) is 3760 miles / 6051 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 72 hours 58 minutes.
Seattle Boeing Field – Cancún International Airport
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Distance from Seattle to Cancún
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Seattle to Cancún. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2687.461 miles
- 4325.050 kilometers
- 2335.340 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- 2687.254 miles
- 4324.717 kilometers
- 2335.160 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 Seattle to Cancún?
The estimated flight time from Seattle Boeing Field to Cancún International Airport is 5 hours and 35 minutes.
What is the time difference between Seattle and Cancún?
The time difference between Seattle and Cancún is 3 hours. Cancún is 3 hours ahead of Seattle.
Flight carbon footprint between Seattle Boeing Field (BFI) and Cancún International Airport (CUN)
On average, flying from Seattle to Cancún generates about 297 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 297 kilograms equals 655 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Seattle to Cancún
See the map of the shortest flight path between Seattle Boeing Field (BFI) and Cancún International Airport (CUN).
Airport information
| Origin | Seattle Boeing Field |
|---|---|
| City: | Seattle, WA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | BFI |
| ICAO Code: | KBFI |
| Coordinates: | 47°31′47″N, 122°18′7″W |
| Destination | Cancún International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cancún |
| Country: | Mexico  |
| IATA Code: | CUN |
| ICAO Code: | MMUN |
| Coordinates: | 21°2′11″N, 86°52′37″W |