How far is Cancún from Portland, OR?
The distance between Portland (Portland International Airport) and Cancún (Cancún International Airport) is 2634 miles / 4240 kilometers / 2289 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Portland (PDX) to Cancún (CUN) is 3687 miles / 5934 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 71 hours 32 minutes.
Portland International Airport – Cancún International Airport
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Distance from Portland to Cancún
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Portland to Cancún. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2634.481 miles
- 4239.786 kilometers
- 2289.301 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- 2633.942 miles
- 4238.919 kilometers
- 2288.833 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 Portland to Cancún?
The estimated flight time from Portland International Airport to Cancún International Airport is 5 hours and 29 minutes.
What is the time difference between Portland and Cancún?
The time difference between Portland and Cancún is 3 hours. Cancún is 3 hours ahead of Portland.
Flight carbon footprint between Portland International Airport (PDX) and Cancún International Airport (CUN)
On average, flying from Portland to Cancún generates about 291 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 291 kilograms equals 641 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Portland to Cancún
See the map of the shortest flight path between Portland International Airport (PDX) and Cancún International Airport (CUN).
Airport information
| Origin | Portland International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Portland, OR |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | PDX |
| ICAO Code: | KPDX |
| Coordinates: | 45°35′19″N, 122°35′52″W |
| Destination | Cancún International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cancún |
| Country: | Mexico  |
| IATA Code: | CUN |
| ICAO Code: | MMUN |
| Coordinates: | 21°2′11″N, 86°52′37″W |