How far is Cancún from Xalapa?

The distance between Xalapa (El Lencero Airport) and Cancún (Cancún International Airport) is 653 miles / 1051 kilometers / 567 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Xalapa (JAL) to Cancún (CUN) is 885 miles / 1425 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 7 minutes.

Distance from Xalapa to Cancún

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 652.795 miles
• 1050.572 kilometers
• 567.263 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

• 651.909 miles
• 1049.145 kilometers
• 566.493 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 Xalapa to Cancún?

The estimated flight time from El Lencero Airport to Cancún International Airport is 1 hour and 44 minutes.

What is the time difference between Xalapa and Cancún?

The time difference between Xalapa and Cancún is 1 hour. Cancún is 1 hour ahead of Xalapa.

Flight carbon footprint between El Lencero Airport (JAL) and Cancún International Airport (CUN)

On average, flying from Xalapa to Cancún generates about 119 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 119 kilograms equals 263 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Xalapa to Cancún

See the map of the shortest flight path between El Lencero Airport (JAL) and Cancún International Airport (CUN).

Airport information

Origin	El Lencero Airport
City:	Xalapa
Country:	Mexico
IATA Code:	JAL
ICAO Code:	MMJA
Coordinates:	19°28′30″N, 96°47′51″W

Destination	Cancún International Airport
City:	Cancún
Country:	Mexico
IATA Code:	CUN
ICAO Code:	MMUN
Coordinates:	21°2′11″N, 86°52′37″W