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How far is Tampico from Cancún?

The distance between Cancún (Cancún International Airport) and Tampico (Tampico International Airport) is 712 miles / 1146 kilometers / 619 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Cancún (CUN) to Tampico (TAM) is 1119 miles / 1801 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 0 minutes.

Cancún International Airport – Tampico International Airport

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Distance from Cancún to Tampico

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 711.852 miles
  • 1145.615 kilometers
  • 618.583 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
  • 710.794 miles
  • 1143.911 kilometers
  • 617.663 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 Tampico?

The estimated flight time from Cancún International Airport to Tampico International Airport is 1 hour and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cancún International Airport (CUN) and Tampico International Airport (TAM)

On average, flying from Cancún to Tampico generates about 126 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 126 kilograms equals 278 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 Tampico

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

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 Tampico International Airport
City: Tampico
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: TAM
ICAO Code: MMTM
Coordinates: 22°17′47″N, 97°51′57″W