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How far is Cancún from Cartagena?

The distance between Cartagena (Rafael Núñez International Airport) and Cancún (Cancún International Airport) is 1049 miles / 1689 kilometers / 912 nautical miles.

Rafael Núñez International Airport – Cancún International Airport

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Distance from Cartagena to Cancún

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1049.379 miles
  • 1688.812 kilometers
  • 911.886 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
  • 1051.090 miles
  • 1691.566 kilometers
  • 913.372 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 Cartagena to Cancún?

The estimated flight time from Rafael Núñez International Airport to Cancún International Airport is 2 hours and 29 minutes.

What is the time difference between Cartagena and Cancún?

There is no time difference between Cartagena and Cancún.

Flight carbon footprint between Rafael Núñez International Airport (CTG) and Cancún International Airport (CUN)

On average, flying from Cartagena to Cancún generates about 154 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 154 kilograms equals 339 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cartagena to Cancún

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rafael Núñez International Airport (CTG) and Cancún International Airport (CUN).

Airport information

Origin Rafael Núñez International Airport
City: Cartagena
Country: Colombia Flag of Colombia
IATA Code: CTG
ICAO Code: SKCG
Coordinates: 10°26′32″N, 75°30′46″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