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How far is Cancún from Seattle, WA?

The distance between Seattle (Seattle–Tacoma International Airport) and Cancún (Cancún International Airport) is 2685 miles / 4321 kilometers / 2333 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Seattle (SEA) to Cancún (CUN) is 3762 miles / 6054 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 73 hours 0 minutes.

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport – Cancún International Airport

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2685
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4321
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2333
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Distance from Seattle to Cancún

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2684.919 miles
  • 4320.958 kilometers
  • 2333.131 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
  • 2684.700 miles
  • 4320.605 kilometers
  • 2332.940 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 Seattle to Cancún?

The estimated flight time from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Cancún International Airport is 5 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Cancún International Airport (CUN)

On average, flying from Seattle to Cancún generates about 297 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 297 kilograms equals 654 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Seattle to Cancún

See the map of the shortest flight path between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Cancún International Airport (CUN).

Airport information

Origin Seattle–Tacoma International Airport
City: Seattle, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SEA
ICAO Code: KSEA
Coordinates: 47°26′56″N, 122°18′32″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