How far is Cancún from New York, NY?
The distance between New York (New York LaGuardia Airport) and Cancún (Cancún International Airport) is 1560 miles / 2510 kilometers / 1356 nautical miles.
The driving distance from New York (LGA) to Cancún (CUN) is 3388 miles / 5453 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 66 hours 33 minutes.
New York LaGuardia Airport – Cancún International Airport
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Distance from New York to Cancún
There are several ways to calculate the distance from New York to Cancún. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1559.911 miles
- 2510.434 kilometers
- 1355.526 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- 1562.610 miles
- 2514.777 kilometers
- 1357.871 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 New York to Cancún?
The estimated flight time from New York LaGuardia Airport to Cancún International Airport is 3 hours and 27 minutes.
What is the time difference between New York and Cancún?
Flight carbon footprint between New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Cancún International Airport (CUN)
On average, flying from New York to Cancún generates about 183 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 183 kilograms equals 404 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from New York to Cancún
See the map of the shortest flight path between New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Cancún International Airport (CUN).
Airport information
| Origin | New York LaGuardia Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | New York, NY |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LGA |
| ICAO Code: | KLGA |
| Coordinates: | 40°46′37″N, 73°52′21″W |
| Destination | Cancún International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cancún |
| Country: | Mexico  |
| IATA Code: | CUN |
| ICAO Code: | MMUN |
| Coordinates: | 21°2′11″N, 86°52′37″W |