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How far is Cancún from Phoenix, AZ?

The distance between Phoenix (Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport) and Cancún (Cancún International Airport) is 1760 miles / 2832 kilometers / 1529 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Phoenix (PHX) to Cancún (CUN) is 2535 miles / 4080 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 49 hours 1 minutes.

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport – Cancún International Airport

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Distance from Phoenix to Cancún

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1759.745 miles
  • 2832.034 kilometers
  • 1529.176 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
  • 1758.740 miles
  • 2830.417 kilometers
  • 1528.303 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 Phoenix to Cancún?

The estimated flight time from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to Cancún International Airport is 3 hours and 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and Cancún International Airport (CUN)

On average, flying from Phoenix to Cancún generates about 197 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 197 kilograms equals 434 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Phoenix to Cancún

See the map of the shortest flight path between Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and Cancún International Airport (CUN).

Airport information

Origin Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
City: Phoenix, AZ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PHX
ICAO Code: KPHX
Coordinates: 33°26′3″N, 112°0′43″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 Phoenix (PHX) to Cancún (CUN)

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