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How far is Oaxaca from Cancún?

The distance between Cancún (Cancún International Airport) and Oaxaca (Oaxaca International Airport) is 701 miles / 1129 kilometers / 609 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Cancún (CUN) to Oaxaca (OAX) is 917 miles / 1475 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 4 minutes.

Cancún International Airport – Oaxaca International Airport

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Distance from Cancún to Oaxaca

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 701.367 miles
  • 1128.740 kilometers
  • 609.471 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
  • 700.996 miles
  • 1128.143 kilometers
  • 609.149 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 Oaxaca?

The estimated flight time from Cancún International Airport to Oaxaca International Airport is 1 hour and 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cancún International Airport (CUN) and Oaxaca International Airport (OAX)

On average, flying from Cancún to Oaxaca generates about 125 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 125 kilograms equals 275 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 Oaxaca

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

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 Oaxaca International Airport
City: Oaxaca
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: OAX
ICAO Code: MMOX
Coordinates: 16°59′59″N, 96°43′35″W