How far is Cancún from San Jose, CA?
The distance between San Jose (San Jose International Airport) and Cancún (Cancún International Airport) is 2379 miles / 3828 kilometers / 2067 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Jose (SJC) to Cancún (CUN) is 3251 miles / 5232 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 62 hours 5 minutes.
San Jose International Airport – Cancún International Airport
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Distance from San Jose to Cancún
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Jose to Cancún. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2378.527 miles
- 3827.868 kilometers
- 2066.883 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- 2376.686 miles
- 3824.905 kilometers
- 2065.284 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 Jose to Cancún?
The estimated flight time from San Jose International Airport to Cancún International Airport is 5 hours and 0 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Jose and Cancún?
The time difference between San Jose and Cancún is 3 hours. Cancún is 3 hours ahead of San Jose.
Flight carbon footprint between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Cancún International Airport (CUN)
On average, flying from San Jose to Cancún generates about 261 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 261 kilograms equals 575 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 Jose to Cancún
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Cancún International Airport (CUN).
Airport information
| Origin | San Jose International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Jose, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SJC |
| ICAO Code: | KSJC |
| Coordinates: | 37°21′45″N, 121°55′44″W |
| Destination | Cancún International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cancún |
| Country: | Mexico  |
| IATA Code: | CUN |
| ICAO Code: | MMUN |
| Coordinates: | 21°2′11″N, 86°52′37″W |