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How far is Cancún from Poza Rica?

The distance between Poza Rica (El Tajín National Airport) and Cancún (Cancún International Airport) is 685 miles / 1103 kilometers / 595 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Poza Rica (PAZ) to Cancún (CUN) is 985 miles / 1585 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 17 minutes.

El Tajín National Airport – Cancún International Airport

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Distance from Poza Rica to Cancún

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 685.095 miles
  • 1102.553 kilometers
  • 595.331 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
  • 684.047 miles
  • 1100.867 kilometers
  • 594.421 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 Poza Rica to Cancún?

The estimated flight time from El Tajín National Airport to Cancún International Airport is 1 hour and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between El Tajín National Airport (PAZ) and Cancún International Airport (CUN)

On average, flying from Poza Rica to Cancún generates about 123 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 123 kilograms equals 271 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Poza Rica to Cancún

See the map of the shortest flight path between El Tajín National Airport (PAZ) and Cancún International Airport (CUN).

Airport information

Origin El Tajín National Airport
City: Poza Rica
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: PAZ
ICAO Code: MMPA
Coordinates: 20°36′9″N, 97°27′38″W
Destination Cancún International Airport
City: Cancún
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: CUN
ICAO Code: MMUN
Coordinates: 21°2′11″N, 86°52′37″W