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How far is Cancún from Amsterdam?

The distance between Amsterdam (Amsterdam Airport Schiphol) and Cancún (Cancún International Airport) is 5153 miles / 8293 kilometers / 4478 nautical miles.

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol – Cancún International Airport

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Distance from Amsterdam to Cancún

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5153.241 miles
  • 8293.337 kilometers
  • 4478.044 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
  • 5145.519 miles
  • 8280.910 kilometers
  • 4471.334 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 Amsterdam to Cancún?

The estimated flight time from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Cancún International Airport is 10 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Cancún International Airport (CUN)

On average, flying from Amsterdam to Cancún generates about 604 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 604 kilograms equals 1 331 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Amsterdam to Cancún

See the map of the shortest flight path between Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Cancún International Airport (CUN).

Airport information

Origin Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
City: Amsterdam
Country: Netherlands Flag of Netherlands
IATA Code: AMS
ICAO Code: EHAM
Coordinates: 52°18′30″N, 4°45′50″E
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