How far is Cancún from Detroit, MI?
The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Cancún (Cancún International Airport) is 1473 miles / 2371 kilometers / 1280 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Detroit (DTW) to Cancún (CUN) is 3020 miles / 4861 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 59 hours 30 minutes.
Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Cancún International Airport
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Distance from Detroit to Cancún
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Detroit to Cancún. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1473.402 miles
- 2371.211 kilometers
- 1280.352 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- 1477.372 miles
- 2377.599 kilometers
- 1283.801 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 Detroit to Cancún?
The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Cancún International Airport is 3 hours and 17 minutes.
What is the time difference between Detroit and Cancún?
The time difference between Detroit and Cancún is 1 hour. Cancún is 1 hour behind Detroit.
Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Cancún International Airport (CUN)
On average, flying from Detroit to Cancún generates about 178 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 178 kilograms equals 392 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Detroit to Cancún
See the map of the shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Cancún International Airport (CUN).
Airport information
| Origin | Detroit Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Detroit, MI |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DTW |
| ICAO Code: | KDTW |
| Coordinates: | 42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″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 Detroit (DTW) to Cancún (CUN)
| Aeroméxico |
| Delta Air Lines |
| Spirit Airlines |