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How far is Cancún from Vancouver?

The distance between Vancouver (Vancouver International Airport) and Cancún (Cancún International Airport) is 2781 miles / 4476 kilometers / 2417 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Vancouver (YVR) to Cancún (CUN) is 3888 miles / 6257 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 75 hours 34 minutes.

Vancouver International Airport – Cancún International Airport

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2781
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4476
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2417
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Distance from Vancouver to Cancún

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2781.120 miles
  • 4475.778 kilometers
  • 2416.727 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
  • 2780.978 miles
  • 4475.551 kilometers
  • 2416.604 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 Vancouver to Cancún?

The estimated flight time from Vancouver International Airport to Cancún International Airport is 5 hours and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Cancún International Airport (CUN)

On average, flying from Vancouver to Cancún generates about 308 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 308 kilograms equals 679 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Vancouver to Cancún

See the map of the shortest flight path between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Cancún International Airport (CUN).

Airport information

Origin Vancouver International Airport
City: Vancouver
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YVR
ICAO Code: CYVR
Coordinates: 49°11′38″N, 123°11′2″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 Vancouver (YVR) to Cancún (CUN)

Air Transat
WestJet