How far is Cancún from Washington D.C.?
The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Cancún (Cancún International Airport) is 1355 miles / 2180 kilometers / 1177 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Washington D.C. (IAD) to Cancún (CUN) is 3146 miles / 5063 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 61 hours 40 minutes.
Washington Dulles International Airport – Cancún International Airport
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Cancún
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Washington D.C. to Cancún. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1354.762 miles
- 2180.278 kilometers
- 1177.256 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- 1357.739 miles
- 2185.069 kilometers
- 1179.843 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 Washington D.C. to Cancún?
The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Cancún International Airport is 3 hours and 3 minutes.
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Cancún?
There is no time difference between Washington D.C. and Cancún.
Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Cancún International Airport (CUN)
On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Cancún generates about 170 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 170 kilograms equals 376 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Washington D.C. to Cancún
See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Cancún International Airport (CUN).
Airport information
| Origin | Washington Dulles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAD |
| ICAO Code: | KIAD |
| Coordinates: | 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″W |
| Destination | Cancún International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cancún |
| Country: | Mexico  |
| IATA Code: | CUN |
| ICAO Code: | MMUN |
| Coordinates: | 21°2′11″N, 86°52′37″W |
Airlines flying from Washington D.C. (IAD) to Cancún (CUN)
| United Airlines |