How far is Cancún from Istanbul?
The distance between Istanbul (Istanbul Airport) and Cancún (Cancún International Airport) is 6493 miles / 10450 kilometers / 5643 nautical miles.
Istanbul Airport – Cancún International Airport
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Distance from Istanbul to Cancún
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Istanbul to Cancún. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 6493.403 miles
- 10450.119 kilometers
- 5642.613 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- 6482.449 miles
- 10432.490 kilometers
- 5633.094 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 Istanbul to Cancún?
The estimated flight time from Istanbul Airport to Cancún International Airport is 12 hours and 47 minutes.
What is the time difference between Istanbul and Cancún?
The time difference between Istanbul and Cancún is 8 hours. Cancún is 8 hours behind Istanbul.
Flight carbon footprint between Istanbul Airport (IST) and Cancún International Airport (CUN)
On average, flying from Istanbul to Cancún generates about 784 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 784 kilograms equals 1 729 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Istanbul to Cancún
See the map of the shortest flight path between Istanbul Airport (IST) and Cancún International Airport (CUN).
Airport information
| Origin | Istanbul Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Istanbul |
| Country: | Turkey  |
| IATA Code: | IST |
| ICAO Code: | LTFM |
| Coordinates: | 41°15′36″N, 28°44′33″E |
| Destination | Cancún International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cancún |
| Country: | Mexico  |
| IATA Code: | CUN |
| ICAO Code: | MMUN |
| Coordinates: | 21°2′11″N, 86°52′37″W |