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How far is Las Vegas, NV, from Cancún?

The distance between Cancún (Cancún International Airport) and Las Vegas (Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport) is 1996 miles / 3212 kilometers / 1734 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Cancún (CUN) to Las Vegas (LAS) is 2840 miles / 4570 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 54 hours 58 minutes.

Cancún International Airport – Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport

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Distance from Cancún to Las Vegas

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1995.638 miles
  • 3211.668 kilometers
  • 1734.162 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
  • 1994.660 miles
  • 3210.093 kilometers
  • 1733.312 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 Las Vegas?

The estimated flight time from Cancún International Airport to Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport is 4 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cancún International Airport (CUN) and Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)

On average, flying from Cancún to Las Vegas generates about 217 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 217 kilograms equals 479 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 Las Vegas

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cancún International Airport (CUN) and Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport (LAS).

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 Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport
City: Las Vegas, NV
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LAS
ICAO Code: KLAS
Coordinates: 36°4′48″N, 115°9′7″W