How far is Cancún from Charleston, SC?
The distance between Charleston (Charleston International Airport) and Cancún (Cancún International Airport) is 919 miles / 1478 kilometers / 798 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Charleston (CHS) to Cancún (CUN) is 2803 miles / 4511 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 56 hours 1 minutes.
Charleston International Airport – Cancún International Airport
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Distance from Charleston to Cancún
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Charleston to Cancún. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 918.554 miles
- 1478.270 kilometers
- 798.202 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- 920.763 miles
- 1481.824 kilometers
- 800.121 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 Charleston to Cancún?
The estimated flight time from Charleston International Airport to Cancún International Airport is 2 hours and 14 minutes.
What is the time difference between Charleston and Cancún?
The time difference between Charleston and Cancún is 1 hour. Cancún is 1 hour behind Charleston.
Flight carbon footprint between Charleston International Airport (CHS) and Cancún International Airport (CUN)
On average, flying from Charleston to Cancún generates about 145 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 145 kilograms equals 320 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Charleston to Cancún
See the map of the shortest flight path between Charleston International Airport (CHS) and Cancún International Airport (CUN).
Airport information
| Origin | Charleston International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Charleston, SC |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | CHS |
| ICAO Code: | KCHS |
| Coordinates: | 32°53′54″N, 80°2′25″W |
| Destination | Cancún International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cancún |
| Country: | Mexico  |
| IATA Code: | CUN |
| ICAO Code: | MMUN |
| Coordinates: | 21°2′11″N, 86°52′37″W |