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How far is Poza Rica from Cancún?

The distance between Cancún (Cancún International Airport) and Poza Rica (El Tajín National Airport) is 685 miles / 1103 kilometers / 595 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Cancún (CUN) to Poza Rica (PAZ) is 1002 miles / 1612 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 57 minutes.

Cancún International Airport – El Tajín National Airport

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Distance from Cancún to Poza Rica

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 685.095 miles
  • 1102.553 kilometers
  • 595.331 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
  • 684.047 miles
  • 1100.867 kilometers
  • 594.421 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 Poza Rica?

The estimated flight time from Cancún International Airport to El Tajín National Airport is 1 hour and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cancún International Airport (CUN) and El Tajín National Airport (PAZ)

On average, flying from Cancún to Poza Rica generates about 123 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 123 kilograms equals 271 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 Poza Rica

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cancún International Airport (CUN) and El Tajín National Airport (PAZ).

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 El Tajín National Airport
City: Poza Rica
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: PAZ
ICAO Code: MMPA
Coordinates: 20°36′9″N, 97°27′38″W