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How far is Tampa, FL, from Cancún?

The distance between Cancún (Cancún International Airport) and Tampa (Tampa International Airport) is 550 miles / 886 kilometers / 478 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Cancún (CUN) to Tampa (TPA) is 2727 miles / 4388 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 54 hours 53 minutes.

Cancún International Airport – Tampa International Airport

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Distance from Cancún to Tampa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 550.249 miles
  • 885.541 kilometers
  • 478.154 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
  • 551.625 miles
  • 887.754 kilometers
  • 479.349 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 Tampa?

The estimated flight time from Cancún International Airport to Tampa International Airport is 1 hour and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cancún International Airport (CUN) and Tampa International Airport (TPA)

On average, flying from Cancún to Tampa generates about 106 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 106 kilograms equals 234 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 Tampa

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

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 Tampa International Airport
City: Tampa, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: TPA
ICAO Code: KTPA
Coordinates: 27°58′31″N, 82°31′59″W