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How far is Long Beach, CA, from Cancún?

The distance between Cancún (Cancún International Airport) and Long Beach (Long Beach Airport) is 2102 miles / 3383 kilometers / 1827 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Cancún (CUN) to Long Beach (LGB) is 2847 miles / 4581 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 55 hours 57 minutes.

Cancún International Airport – Long Beach Airport

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2102
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3383
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1827
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Distance from Cancún to Long Beach

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2102.131 miles
  • 3383.051 kilometers
  • 1826.702 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
  • 2100.235 miles
  • 3380.000 kilometers
  • 1825.054 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 Long Beach?

The estimated flight time from Cancún International Airport to Long Beach Airport is 4 hours and 28 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cancún International Airport (CUN) and Long Beach Airport (LGB)

On average, flying from Cancún to Long Beach generates about 229 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 229 kilograms equals 505 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 Long Beach

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cancún International Airport (CUN) and Long Beach Airport (LGB).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Long Beach Airport
City: Long Beach, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LGB
ICAO Code: KLGB
Coordinates: 33°49′3″N, 118°9′7″W