How far is Cancún from Oakland, CA?
The distance between Oakland (Oakland International Airport) and Cancún (Cancún International Airport) is 2402 miles / 3865 kilometers / 2087 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Oakland (OAK) to Cancún (CUN) is 3273 miles / 5267 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 62 hours 21 minutes.
Oakland International Airport – Cancún International Airport
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Distance from Oakland to Cancún
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Oakland to Cancún. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2401.547 miles
- 3864.915 kilometers
- 2086.887 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- 2399.724 miles
- 3861.981 kilometers
- 2085.303 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 Oakland to Cancún?
The estimated flight time from Oakland International Airport to Cancún International Airport is 5 hours and 2 minutes.
What is the time difference between Oakland and Cancún?
The time difference between Oakland and Cancún is 3 hours. Cancún is 3 hours ahead of Oakland.
Flight carbon footprint between Oakland International Airport (OAK) and Cancún International Airport (CUN)
On average, flying from Oakland to Cancún generates about 264 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 264 kilograms equals 581 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Oakland to Cancún
See the map of the shortest flight path between Oakland International Airport (OAK) and Cancún International Airport (CUN).
Airport information
| Origin | Oakland International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Oakland, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | OAK |
| ICAO Code: | KOAK |
| Coordinates: | 37°43′16″N, 122°13′15″W |
| Destination | Cancún International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cancún |
| Country: | Mexico  |
| IATA Code: | CUN |
| ICAO Code: | MMUN |
| Coordinates: | 21°2′11″N, 86°52′37″W |