How far is Cancún from New Orleans, LA?
The distance between New Orleans (Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport) and Cancún (Cancún International Airport) is 652 miles / 1049 kilometers / 566 nautical miles.
The driving distance from New Orleans (MSY) to Cancún (CUN) is 2091 miles / 3365 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 23 minutes.
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport – Cancún International Airport
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Distance from New Orleans to Cancún
There are several ways to calculate the distance from New Orleans to Cancún. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 651.609 miles
- 1048.663 kilometers
- 566.233 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- 653.666 miles
- 1051.974 kilometers
- 568.021 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 New Orleans to Cancún?
The estimated flight time from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Cancún International Airport is 1 hour and 44 minutes.
What is the time difference between New Orleans and Cancún?
The time difference between New Orleans and Cancún is 1 hour. Cancún is 1 hour ahead of New Orleans.
Flight carbon footprint between Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and Cancún International Airport (CUN)
On average, flying from New Orleans to Cancún generates about 119 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 119 kilograms equals 262 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from New Orleans to Cancún
See the map of the shortest flight path between Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and Cancún International Airport (CUN).
Airport information
| Origin | Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | New Orleans, LA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MSY |
| ICAO Code: | KMSY |
| Coordinates: | 29°59′36″N, 90°15′28″W |
| Destination | Cancún International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cancún |
| Country: | Mexico  |
| IATA Code: | CUN |
| ICAO Code: | MMUN |
| Coordinates: | 21°2′11″N, 86°52′37″W |