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How far is Cancún from Halifax?

The distance between Halifax (Halifax Stanfield International Airport) and Cancún (Cancún International Airport) is 2115 miles / 3404 kilometers / 1838 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Halifax (YHZ) to Cancún (CUN) is 4225 miles / 6800 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 82 hours 48 minutes.

Halifax Stanfield International Airport – Cancún International Airport

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Distance from Halifax to Cancún

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2115.405 miles
  • 3404.414 kilometers
  • 1838.237 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
  • 2116.928 miles
  • 3406.865 kilometers
  • 1839.560 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 Halifax to Cancún?

The estimated flight time from Halifax Stanfield International Airport to Cancún International Airport is 4 hours and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) and Cancún International Airport (CUN)

On average, flying from Halifax to Cancún generates about 231 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 231 kilograms equals 509 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Halifax to Cancún

See the map of the shortest flight path between Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) and Cancún International Airport (CUN).

Airport information

Origin Halifax Stanfield International Airport
City: Halifax
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YHZ
ICAO Code: CYHZ
Coordinates: 44°52′50″N, 63°30′30″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 Halifax (YHZ) to Cancún (CUN)

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