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How far is Alexandria, LA, from Cancún?

The distance between Cancún (Cancún International Airport) and Alexandria (Alexandria International Airport) is 791 miles / 1273 kilometers / 687 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Cancún (CUN) to Alexandria (AEX) is 2003 miles / 3223 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 28 minutes.

Cancún International Airport – Alexandria International Airport

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Distance from Cancún to Alexandria

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cancún to Alexandria. 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 Cancún to Alexandria?

The estimated flight time from Cancún International Airport to Alexandria International Airport is 1 hour and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cancún International Airport (CUN) and Alexandria International Airport (AEX)

On average, flying from Cancún to Alexandria 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 Cancún to Alexandria

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cancún International Airport (CUN) and Alexandria International Airport (AEX).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Alexandria International Airport
City: Alexandria, LA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: AEX
ICAO Code: KAEX
Coordinates: 31°19′38″N, 92°32′59″W