How far is Cancún from Mérida?
The distance between Mérida (Mérida International Airport) and Cancún (Cancún International Airport) is 180 miles / 289 kilometers / 156 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Mérida (MID) to Cancún (CUN) is 207 miles / 333 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 1 minutes.
Mérida International Airport – Cancún International Airport
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Distance from Mérida to Cancún
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Mérida to Cancún. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 179.782 miles
- 289.332 kilometers
- 156.227 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- 179.506 miles
- 288.887 kilometers
- 155.986 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 Mérida to Cancún?
The estimated flight time from Mérida International Airport to Cancún International Airport is 50 minutes.
What is the time difference between Mérida and Cancún?
The time difference between Mérida and Cancún is 1 hour. Cancún is 1 hour ahead of Mérida.
Flight carbon footprint between Mérida International Airport (MID) and Cancún International Airport (CUN)
On average, flying from Mérida to Cancún generates about 51 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 51 kilograms equals 113 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Mérida to Cancún
See the map of the shortest flight path between Mérida International Airport (MID) and Cancún International Airport (CUN).
Airport information
| Origin | Mérida International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Mérida |
| Country: | Mexico  |
| IATA Code: | MID |
| ICAO Code: | MMMD |
| Coordinates: | 20°56′13″N, 89°39′27″W |
| Destination | Cancún International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cancún |
| Country: | Mexico |
| IATA Code: | CUN |
| ICAO Code: | MMUN |
| Coordinates: | 21°2′11″N, 86°52′37″W |