How far is Cancún from London?
The distance between London (London International Airport) and Cancún (Cancún International Airport) is 1552 miles / 2497 kilometers / 1348 nautical miles.
The driving distance from London (YXU) to Cancún (CUN) is 3160 miles / 5086 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 62 hours 22 minutes.
London International Airport – Cancún International Airport
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Distance from London to Cancún
There are several ways to calculate the distance from London to Cancún. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1551.654 miles
- 2497.145 kilometers
- 1348.350 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- 1555.537 miles
- 2503.394 kilometers
- 1351.725 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 London to Cancún?
The estimated flight time from London International Airport to Cancún International Airport is 3 hours and 26 minutes.
What is the time difference between London and Cancún?
Flight carbon footprint between London International Airport (YXU) and Cancún International Airport (CUN)
On average, flying from London to Cancún generates about 183 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 183 kilograms equals 403 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from London to Cancún
See the map of the shortest flight path between London International Airport (YXU) and Cancún International Airport (CUN).
Airport information
| Origin | London International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | London |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YXU |
| ICAO Code: | CYXU |
| Coordinates: | 43°2′8″N, 81°9′14″W |
| Destination | Cancún International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cancún |
| Country: | Mexico  |
| IATA Code: | CUN |
| ICAO Code: | MMUN |
| Coordinates: | 21°2′11″N, 86°52′37″W |