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How far is Richmond, VA, from Cancún?

The distance between Cancún (Cancún International Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 1271 miles / 2045 kilometers / 1104 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Cancún (CUN) to Richmond (RIC) is 3096 miles / 4982 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 61 hours 33 minutes.

Cancún International Airport – Richmond International Airport

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Distance from Cancún to Richmond

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1270.845 miles
  • 2045.227 kilometers
  • 1104.334 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
  • 1273.556 miles
  • 2049.590 kilometers
  • 1106.690 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 Richmond?

The estimated flight time from Cancún International Airport to Richmond International Airport is 2 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cancún International Airport (CUN) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)

On average, flying from Cancún to Richmond generates about 165 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 165 kilograms equals 364 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 Richmond

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

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 Richmond International Airport
City: Richmond, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RIC
ICAO Code: KRIC
Coordinates: 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″W