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How far is Cancún from New York, NY?

The distance between New York (New York John F. Kennedy International Airport) and Cancún (Cancún International Airport) is 1555 miles / 2502 kilometers / 1351 nautical miles.

The driving distance from New York (JFK) to Cancún (CUN) is 3398 miles / 5468 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 66 hours 43 minutes.

New York John F. Kennedy International Airport – Cancún International Airport

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1555
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2502
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1351
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Distance from New York to Cancún

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1554.707 miles
  • 2502.059 kilometers
  • 1351.004 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
  • 1557.369 miles
  • 2506.343 kilometers
  • 1353.317 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 New York to Cancún?

The estimated flight time from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport to Cancún International Airport is 3 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Cancún International Airport (CUN)

On average, flying from New York to Cancún generates about 183 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 183 kilograms equals 403 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from New York to Cancún

See the map of the shortest flight path between New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Cancún International Airport (CUN).

Airport information

Origin New York John F. Kennedy International Airport
City: New York, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: JFK
ICAO Code: KJFK
Coordinates: 40°38′23″N, 73°46′44″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

Airlines flying from New York (JFK) to Cancún (CUN)

Aeroméxico
American Airlines
Delta Air Lines
JetBlue Airways