How far is Houston, TX, from Cancún?
The distance between Cancún (Cancún International Airport) and Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) is 811 miles / 1305 kilometers / 705 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Cancún (CUN) to Houston (IAH) is 1796 miles / 2890 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 23 minutes.
Cancún International Airport – Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport
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Distance from Cancún to Houston
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cancún to Houston. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 811.105 miles
- 1305.347 kilometers
- 704.831 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- 812.255 miles
- 1307.197 kilometers
- 705.830 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 Houston?
The estimated flight time from Cancún International Airport to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport is 2 hours and 2 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cancún and Houston?
The time difference between Cancún and Houston is 1 hour. Houston is 1 hour behind Cancún.
Flight carbon footprint between Cancún International Airport (CUN) and Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
On average, flying from Cancún to Houston generates about 136 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 136 kilograms equals 300 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 Houston
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cancún International Airport (CUN) and Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).
Airport information
| Origin | Cancún International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cancún |
| Country: | Mexico  |
| IATA Code: | CUN |
| ICAO Code: | MMUN |
| Coordinates: | 21°2′11″N, 86°52′37″W |
| Destination | Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Houston, TX |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAH |
| ICAO Code: | KIAH |
| Coordinates: | 29°59′3″N, 95°20′29″W |
Airlines flying from Cancún (CUN) to Houston (IAH)
| Air China |
| United Airlines |