How far is Cancún from Zurich?
The distance between Zurich (Zurich Airport) and Cancún (Cancún International Airport) is 5410 miles / 8707 kilometers / 4702 nautical miles.
Zurich Airport – Cancún International Airport
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Distance from Zurich to Cancún
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Zurich to Cancún. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 5410.413 miles
- 8707.217 kilometers
- 4701.521 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- 5401.729 miles
- 8693.240 kilometers
- 4693.974 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 Zurich to Cancún?
The estimated flight time from Zurich Airport to Cancún International Airport is 10 hours and 44 minutes.
What is the time difference between Zurich and Cancún?
The time difference between Zurich and Cancún is 6 hours. Cancún is 6 hours behind Zurich.
Flight carbon footprint between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Cancún International Airport (CUN)
On average, flying from Zurich to Cancún generates about 638 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 638 kilograms equals 1 406 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Zurich to Cancún
See the map of the shortest flight path between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Cancún International Airport (CUN).
Airport information
| Origin | Zurich Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Zurich |
| Country: | Switzerland  |
| IATA Code: | ZRH |
| ICAO Code: | LSZH |
| Coordinates: | 47°27′52″N, 8°32′57″E |
| Destination | Cancún International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cancún |
| Country: | Mexico  |
| IATA Code: | CUN |
| ICAO Code: | MMUN |
| Coordinates: | 21°2′11″N, 86°52′37″W |