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How far is Cancún from São Paulo?

The distance between São Paulo (São Paulo–Congonhas Airport) and Cancún (Cancún International Airport) is 4094 miles / 6589 kilometers / 3558 nautical miles.

São Paulo–Congonhas Airport – Cancún International Airport

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Distance from São Paulo to Cancún

There are several ways to calculate the distance from São Paulo to Cancún. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4094.489 miles
  • 6589.442 kilometers
  • 3558.014 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
  • 4103.988 miles
  • 6604.729 kilometers
  • 3566.268 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 São Paulo to Cancún?

The estimated flight time from São Paulo–Congonhas Airport to Cancún International Airport is 8 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between São Paulo–Congonhas Airport (CGH) and Cancún International Airport (CUN)

On average, flying from São Paulo to Cancún generates about 468 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 468 kilograms equals 1 032 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from São Paulo to Cancún

See the map of the shortest flight path between São Paulo–Congonhas Airport (CGH) and Cancún International Airport (CUN).

Airport information

Origin São Paulo–Congonhas Airport
City: São Paulo
Country: Brazil Flag of Brazil
IATA Code: CGH
ICAO Code: SBSP
Coordinates: 23°37′33″S, 46°39′22″W
Destination Cancún International Airport
City: Cancún
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: CUN
ICAO Code: MMUN
Coordinates: 21°2′11″N, 86°52′37″W