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How far is Cancún from Edmonton?

The distance between Edmonton (Edmonton International Airport) and Cancún (Cancún International Airport) is 2636 miles / 4243 kilometers / 2291 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Edmonton (YEG) to Cancún (CUN) is 3828 miles / 6160 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 73 hours 47 minutes.

Edmonton International Airport – Cancún International Airport

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2636
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4243
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2291
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Distance from Edmonton to Cancún

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2636.469 miles
  • 4242.985 kilometers
  • 2291.029 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
  • 2638.224 miles
  • 4245.810 kilometers
  • 2292.554 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 Edmonton to Cancún?

The estimated flight time from Edmonton International Airport to Cancún International Airport is 5 hours and 29 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Edmonton International Airport (YEG) and Cancún International Airport (CUN)

On average, flying from Edmonton to Cancún generates about 291 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 291 kilograms equals 642 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Edmonton to Cancún

See the map of the shortest flight path between Edmonton International Airport (YEG) and Cancún International Airport (CUN).

Airport information

Origin Edmonton International Airport
City: Edmonton
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YEG
ICAO Code: CYEG
Coordinates: 53°18′34″N, 113°34′48″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 Edmonton (YEG) to Cancún (CUN)

WestJet