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How far is Cancún from Miami, FL?

The distance between Miami (Miami International Airport) and Cancún (Cancún International Airport) is 531 miles / 855 kilometers / 461 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Miami (MIA) to Cancún (CUN) is 2941 miles / 4733 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 57 hours 46 minutes.

Miami International Airport – Cancún International Airport

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Distance from Miami to Cancún

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 530.978 miles
  • 854.526 kilometers
  • 461.407 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
  • 531.248 miles
  • 854.961 kilometers
  • 461.642 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 Miami to Cancún?

The estimated flight time from Miami International Airport to Cancún International Airport is 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Miami International Airport (MIA) and Cancún International Airport (CUN)

On average, flying from Miami to Cancún generates about 103 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 103 kilograms equals 227 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Miami to Cancún

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

Airport information

Origin Miami International Airport
City: Miami, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MIA
ICAO Code: KMIA
Coordinates: 25°47′35″N, 80°17′26″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

Airlines flying from Miami (MIA) to Cancún (CUN)

American Airlines
LATAM Chile