How far is Cancún from Raleigh, NC?
The distance between Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) and Cancún (Cancún International Airport) is 1133 miles / 1824 kilometers / 985 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Raleigh (RDU) to Cancún (CUN) is 2940 miles / 4731 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 58 hours 5 minutes.
Raleigh–Durham International Airport – Cancún International Airport
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Distance from Raleigh to Cancún
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Raleigh to Cancún. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1133.288 miles
- 1823.850 kilometers
- 984.800 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- 1135.926 miles
- 1828.096 kilometers
- 987.093 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 Raleigh to Cancún?
The estimated flight time from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Cancún International Airport is 2 hours and 38 minutes.
What is the time difference between Raleigh and Cancún?
Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Cancún International Airport (CUN)
On average, flying from Raleigh to Cancún generates about 158 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 158 kilograms equals 349 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Raleigh to Cancún
See the map of the shortest flight path between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Cancún International Airport (CUN).
Airport information
| Origin | Raleigh–Durham International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Raleigh, NC |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RDU |
| ICAO Code: | KRDU |
| Coordinates: | 35°52′39″N, 78°47′14″W |
| Destination | Cancún International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cancún |
| Country: | Mexico  |
| IATA Code: | CUN |
| ICAO Code: | MMUN |
| Coordinates: | 21°2′11″N, 86°52′37″W |
Airlines flying from Raleigh (RDU) to Cancún (CUN)
| Aeroméxico |
| Delta Air Lines |