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How far is Cancún from Raleigh, NC?

The distance between Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) and Cancún (Cancún International Airport) is 1133 miles / 1824 kilometers / 985 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Raleigh (RDU) to Cancún (CUN) is 2940 miles / 4731 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 58 hours 5 minutes.

Raleigh–Durham International Airport – Cancún International Airport

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1133
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985
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Distance from Raleigh to Cancún

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1133.288 miles
  • 1823.850 kilometers
  • 984.800 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
  • 1135.926 miles
  • 1828.096 kilometers
  • 987.093 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 Raleigh to Cancún?

The estimated flight time from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Cancún International Airport is 2 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Cancún International Airport (CUN)

On average, flying from Raleigh to Cancún generates about 158 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 158 kilograms equals 349 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Raleigh to Cancún

See the map of the shortest flight path between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Cancún International Airport (CUN).

Airport information

Origin Raleigh–Durham International Airport
City: Raleigh, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RDU
ICAO Code: KRDU
Coordinates: 35°52′39″N, 78°47′14″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 Raleigh (RDU) to Cancún (CUN)

Aeroméxico
Delta Air Lines