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How far is Mexicali from Cancún?

The distance between Cancún (Cancún International Airport) and Mexicali (Mexicali International Airport) is 1917 miles / 3085 kilometers / 1666 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Cancún (CUN) to Mexicali (MXL) is 2617 miles / 4212 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 38 minutes.

Cancún International Airport – Mexicali International Airport

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Distance from Cancún to Mexicali

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1917.003 miles
  • 3085.118 kilometers
  • 1665.830 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
  • 1915.329 miles
  • 3082.423 kilometers
  • 1664.375 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 Mexicali?

The estimated flight time from Cancún International Airport to Mexicali International Airport is 4 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cancún International Airport (CUN) and Mexicali International Airport (MXL)

On average, flying from Cancún to Mexicali generates about 210 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 210 kilograms equals 463 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 Mexicali

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cancún International Airport (CUN) and Mexicali International Airport (MXL).

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 Mexicali International Airport
City: Mexicali
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: MXL
ICAO Code: MMML
Coordinates: 32°37′50″N, 115°14′31″W