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How far is Cancún from La Paz?

The distance between La Paz (La Paz International Airport) and Cancún (Cancún International Airport) is 1514 miles / 2436 kilometers / 1315 nautical miles.

The driving distance from La Paz (LAP) to Cancún (CUN) is 2046 miles / 3293 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 44 hours 42 minutes.

La Paz International Airport – Cancún International Airport

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Distance from La Paz to Cancún

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1513.611 miles
  • 2435.921 kilometers
  • 1315.292 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
  • 1511.340 miles
  • 2432.266 kilometers
  • 1313.319 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 La Paz to Cancún?

The estimated flight time from La Paz International Airport to Cancún International Airport is 3 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between La Paz International Airport (LAP) and Cancún International Airport (CUN)

On average, flying from La Paz to Cancún generates about 180 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 180 kilograms equals 398 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from La Paz to Cancún

See the map of the shortest flight path between La Paz International Airport (LAP) and Cancún International Airport (CUN).

Airport information

Origin La Paz International Airport
City: La Paz
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: LAP
ICAO Code: MMLP
Coordinates: 24°4′21″N, 110°21′43″W
Destination 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