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How far is Lajes from Cancún?

The distance between Cancún (Cancún International Airport) and Lajes (Lajes Field) is 3721 miles / 5988 kilometers / 3233 nautical miles.

Cancún International Airport – Lajes Field

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5988
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3233
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Distance from Cancún to Lajes

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3720.593 miles
  • 5987.713 kilometers
  • 3233.107 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
  • 3715.378 miles
  • 5979.322 kilometers
  • 3228.575 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 Lajes?

The estimated flight time from Cancún International Airport to Lajes Field is 7 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cancún International Airport (CUN) and Lajes Field (TER)

On average, flying from Cancún to Lajes generates about 422 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 422 kilograms equals 930 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cancún to Lajes

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cancún International Airport (CUN) and Lajes Field (TER).

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 Lajes Field
City: Lajes
Country: Portugal Flag of Portugal
IATA Code: TER
ICAO Code: LPLA
Coordinates: 38°45′42″N, 27°5′26″W