How far is Cancún from Quito?
The distance between Quito (Mariscal Sucre International Airport) and Cancún (Cancún International Airport) is 1565 miles / 2518 kilometers / 1360 nautical miles.
Mariscal Sucre International Airport – Cancún International Airport
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Distance from Quito to Cancún
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Quito to Cancún. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1564.728 miles
- 2518.185 kilometers
- 1359.711 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- 1571.465 miles
- 2529.028 kilometers
- 1365.566 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 Quito to Cancún?
The estimated flight time from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Cancún International Airport is 3 hours and 27 minutes.
What is the time difference between Quito and Cancún?
Flight carbon footprint between Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) and Cancún International Airport (CUN)
On average, flying from Quito to Cancún generates about 184 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 184 kilograms equals 405 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Quito to Cancún
See the map of the shortest flight path between Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) and Cancún International Airport (CUN).
Airport information
| Origin | Mariscal Sucre International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Quito |
| Country: | Ecuador  |
| IATA Code: | UIO |
| ICAO Code: | SEQM |
| Coordinates: | 0°7′45″S, 78°21′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 |