How far is Cancún from Houston, TX?
The distance between Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) and Cancún (Cancún International Airport) is 811 miles / 1305 kilometers / 705 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Houston (IAH) to Cancún (CUN) is 1773 miles / 2853 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 27 minutes.
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport – Cancún International Airport
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Distance from Houston to Cancún
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Houston to Cancún. 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 Houston to Cancún?
The estimated flight time from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Cancún International Airport is 2 hours and 2 minutes.
What is the time difference between Houston and Cancún?
The time difference between Houston and Cancún is 1 hour. Cancún is 1 hour ahead of Houston.
Flight carbon footprint between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Cancún International Airport (CUN)
On average, flying from Houston to Cancún 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 Houston to Cancún
See the map of the shortest flight path between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Cancún International Airport (CUN).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| 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 Houston (IAH) to Cancún (CUN)
| Air China |
| United Airlines |