How far is Cancún from San Diego, CA?
The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and Cancún (Cancún International Airport) is 2028 miles / 3263 kilometers / 1762 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Diego (SAN) to Cancún (CUN) is 2747 miles / 4421 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 54 hours 10 minutes.
San Diego International Airport – Cancún International Airport
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Distance from San Diego to Cancún
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Diego to Cancún. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2027.821 miles
- 3263.462 kilometers
- 1762.128 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- 2025.874 miles
- 3260.328 kilometers
- 1760.436 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 San Diego to Cancún?
The estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport to Cancún International Airport is 4 hours and 20 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Diego and Cancún?
The time difference between San Diego and Cancún is 3 hours. Cancún is 3 hours ahead of San Diego.
Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Cancún International Airport (CUN)
On average, flying from San Diego to Cancún generates about 221 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 221 kilograms equals 487 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from San Diego to Cancún
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Cancún International Airport (CUN).
Airport information
| Origin | San Diego International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Diego, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SAN |
| ICAO Code: | KSAN |
| Coordinates: | 32°44′0″N, 117°11′24″W |
| Destination | Cancún International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cancún |
| Country: | Mexico  |
| IATA Code: | CUN |
| ICAO Code: | MMUN |
| Coordinates: | 21°2′11″N, 86°52′37″W |