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How far is Vancouver from Cancún?

The distance between Cancún (Cancún International Airport) and Vancouver (Vancouver International Airport) is 2781 miles / 4476 kilometers / 2417 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Cancún (CUN) to Vancouver (YVR) is 3903 miles / 6282 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 76 hours 16 minutes.

Cancún International Airport – Vancouver International Airport

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Distance from Cancún to Vancouver

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2781.120 miles
  • 4475.778 kilometers
  • 2416.727 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
  • 2780.978 miles
  • 4475.551 kilometers
  • 2416.604 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 Vancouver?

The estimated flight time from Cancún International Airport to Vancouver International Airport is 5 hours and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cancún International Airport (CUN) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR)

On average, flying from Cancún to Vancouver generates about 308 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 308 kilograms equals 679 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 Vancouver

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

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 Vancouver International Airport
City: Vancouver
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YVR
ICAO Code: CYVR
Coordinates: 49°11′38″N, 123°11′2″W

Airlines flying from Cancún (CUN) to Vancouver (YVR)

Air Transat
WestJet