How far is El Paso, TX, from Cancún?
The distance between Cancún (Cancún International Airport) and El Paso (El Paso International Airport) is 1414 miles / 2276 kilometers / 1229 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Cancún (CUN) to El Paso (ELP) is 2169 miles / 3490 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 3 minutes.
Cancún International Airport – El Paso International Airport
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Distance from Cancún to El Paso
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cancún to El Paso. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1414.458 miles
- 2276.350 kilometers
- 1229.130 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- 1414.033 miles
- 2275.665 kilometers
- 1228.761 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 Cancún to El Paso?
The estimated flight time from Cancún International Airport to El Paso International Airport is 3 hours and 10 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cancún and El Paso?
The time difference between Cancún and El Paso is 1 hour. El Paso is 1 hour behind Cancún.
Flight carbon footprint between Cancún International Airport (CUN) and El Paso International Airport (ELP)
On average, flying from Cancún to El Paso generates about 174 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 174 kilograms equals 384 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Cancún to El Paso
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cancún International Airport (CUN) and El Paso International Airport (ELP).
Airport information
| Origin | Cancún International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cancún |
| Country: | Mexico  |
| IATA Code: | CUN |
| ICAO Code: | MMUN |
| Coordinates: | 21°2′11″N, 86°52′37″W |
| Destination | El Paso International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | El Paso, TX |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ELP |
| ICAO Code: | KELP |
| Coordinates: | 31°48′25″N, 106°22′40″W |