How far is Cancún from Mexico City?
The distance between Mexico City (Felipe Ángeles International Airport) and Cancún (Cancún International Airport) is 792 miles / 1275 kilometers / 688 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Mexico City (NLU) to Cancún (CUN) is 1032 miles / 1661 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 0 minutes.
Felipe Ángeles International Airport – Cancún International Airport
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Distance from Mexico City to Cancún
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Mexico City to Cancún. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 792.052 miles
- 1274.685 kilometers
- 688.275 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- 790.905 miles
- 1272.838 kilometers
- 687.277 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 Mexico City to Cancún?
The estimated flight time from Felipe Ángeles International Airport to Cancún International Airport is 1 hour and 59 minutes.
What is the time difference between Mexico City and Cancún?
The time difference between Mexico City and Cancún is 1 hour. Cancún is 1 hour ahead of Mexico City.
Flight carbon footprint between Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU) and Cancún International Airport (CUN)
On average, flying from Mexico City to Cancún generates about 134 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 134 kilograms equals 296 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Mexico City to Cancún
See the map of the shortest flight path between Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU) and Cancún International Airport (CUN).
Airport information
| Origin | Felipe Ángeles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Mexico City |
| Country: | Mexico  |
| IATA Code: | NLU |
| ICAO Code: | MMSM |
| Coordinates: | 19°44′44″N, 99°0′52″W |
| Destination | Cancún International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cancún |
| Country: | Mexico |
| IATA Code: | CUN |
| ICAO Code: | MMUN |
| Coordinates: | 21°2′11″N, 86°52′37″W |