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How far is Cancún from Oaxaca?

The distance between Oaxaca (Oaxaca International Airport) and Cancún (Cancún International Airport) is 701 miles / 1129 kilometers / 609 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Oaxaca (OAX) to Cancún (CUN) is 913 miles / 1470 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 3 minutes.

Oaxaca International Airport – Cancún International Airport

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Distance from Oaxaca to Cancún

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 701.367 miles
  • 1128.740 kilometers
  • 609.471 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
  • 700.996 miles
  • 1128.143 kilometers
  • 609.149 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 Oaxaca to Cancún?

The estimated flight time from Oaxaca International Airport to Cancún International Airport is 1 hour and 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Oaxaca International Airport (OAX) and Cancún International Airport (CUN)

On average, flying from Oaxaca to Cancún generates about 125 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 125 kilograms equals 275 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Oaxaca to Cancún

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

Airport information

Origin Oaxaca International Airport
City: Oaxaca
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: OAX
ICAO Code: MMOX
Coordinates: 16°59′59″N, 96°43′35″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