How far is Cancún from Sacramento, CA?
The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and Cancún (Cancún International Airport) is 2392 miles / 3849 kilometers / 2078 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Sacramento (SMF) to Cancún (CUN) is 3303 miles / 5315 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 62 hours 54 minutes.
Sacramento International Airport – Cancún International Airport
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Distance from Sacramento to Cancún
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sacramento to Cancún. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2391.614 miles
- 3848.929 kilometers
- 2078.256 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- 2390.069 miles
- 3846.443 kilometers
- 2076.913 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 Sacramento to Cancún?
The estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport to Cancún International Airport is 5 hours and 1 minutes.
What is the time difference between Sacramento and Cancún?
The time difference between Sacramento and Cancún is 3 hours. Cancún is 3 hours ahead of Sacramento.
Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Cancún International Airport (CUN)
On average, flying from Sacramento to Cancún generates about 263 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 263 kilograms equals 579 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Sacramento to Cancún
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Cancún International Airport (CUN).
Airport information
| Origin | Sacramento International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sacramento, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SMF |
| ICAO Code: | KSMF |
| Coordinates: | 38°41′43″N, 121°35′27″W |
| Destination | Cancún International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cancún |
| Country: | Mexico  |
| IATA Code: | CUN |
| ICAO Code: | MMUN |
| Coordinates: | 21°2′11″N, 86°52′37″W |