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How far is Cancún from Palenque?

The distance between Palenque (Palenque International Airport) and Cancún (Cancún International Airport) is 413 miles / 665 kilometers / 359 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Palenque (PQM) to Cancún (CUN) is 505 miles / 813 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 13 minutes.

Palenque International Airport – Cancún International Airport

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Distance from Palenque to Cancún

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 413.088 miles
  • 664.801 kilometers
  • 358.964 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
  • 413.320 miles
  • 665.174 kilometers
  • 359.165 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 Palenque to Cancún?

The estimated flight time from Palenque International Airport to Cancún International Airport is 1 hour and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Palenque International Airport (PQM) and Cancún International Airport (CUN)

On average, flying from Palenque to Cancún generates about 86 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 86 kilograms equals 189 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Palenque to Cancún

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

Airport information

Origin Palenque International Airport
City: Palenque
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: PQM
ICAO Code: MMPQ
Coordinates: 17°31′59″N, 92°0′55″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