How far is Los Angeles, CA, from Cancún?
The distance between Cancún (Cancún International Airport) and Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) is 2119 miles / 3410 kilometers / 1841 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Cancún (CUN) to Los Angeles (LAX) is 2933 miles / 4720 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 56 hours 10 minutes.
Cancún International Airport – Los Angeles International Airport
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Distance from Cancún to Los Angeles
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cancún to Los Angeles. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2118.691 miles
- 3409.703 kilometers
- 1841.092 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- 2116.779 miles
- 3406.626 kilometers
- 1839.431 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 Los Angeles?
The estimated flight time from Cancún International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is 4 hours and 30 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cancún and Los Angeles?
The time difference between Cancún and Los Angeles is 3 hours. Los Angeles is 3 hours behind Cancún.
Flight carbon footprint between Cancún International Airport (CUN) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
On average, flying from Cancún to Los Angeles generates about 231 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 231 kilograms equals 509 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 Los Angeles
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cancún International Airport (CUN) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
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 | Los Angeles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Los Angeles, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LAX |
| ICAO Code: | KLAX |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″W |
Airlines flying from Cancún (CUN) to Los Angeles (LAX)
| Aeroméxico |
| Delta Air Lines |
| United Airlines |
| Virgin America |