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How far is Tijuana from Cancún?

The distance between Cancún (Cancún International Airport) and Tijuana (Tijuana International Airport) is 2012 miles / 3238 kilometers / 1748 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Cancún (CUN) to Tijuana (TIJ) is 2727 miles / 4388 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 53 hours 59 minutes.

Cancún International Airport – Tijuana International Airport

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Distance from Cancún to Tijuana

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2011.887 miles
  • 3237.818 kilometers
  • 1748.282 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
  • 2009.938 miles
  • 3234.681 kilometers
  • 1746.588 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 Tijuana?

The estimated flight time from Cancún International Airport to Tijuana International Airport is 4 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cancún International Airport (CUN) and Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)

On average, flying from Cancún to Tijuana generates about 219 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 219 kilograms equals 483 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 Tijuana

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

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 Tijuana International Airport
City: Tijuana
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: TIJ
ICAO Code: MMTJ
Coordinates: 32°32′27″N, 116°58′12″W

Airlines flying from Cancún (CUN) to Tijuana (TIJ)

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