Cancun to Ottawa, Ontario, Canada: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1791.6 miles 2883.3 km · straight line
3521.1 miles actual route 5666.7 km · driving distance
68h 18min estimated drive time
MXN 8103 - MXN 9973 estimated fuel cost
~4h 6min flight time
18° NNE bearing direction

How far is Cancun from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada?

The distance from Cancun to Ottawa, Ontario, Canada is 1791.6 miles (2883.3 km) as the crow flies. Ottawa, Ontario, Canada is located NNE of Cancun. By car, the driving distance is approximately 3521.1 miles, taking about 68h 18min. A direct flight would take roughly 4h 6min. Cancun is in Mexico, while Ottawa, Ontario, Canada is in Ontario, Canada.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Cancun and Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Cancun to Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 68h 18min MXN 8103 - MXN 9973 Flexible stops
Fly ~4h 6min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~81h 58min $282–$528* Budget
Train ~88h 47min $423–$1232* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cancun & Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Quick Facts

Cancun
21.16°N, 86.85°W
America/Cancun
10m elevation
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
45.42°N, 75.70°W
America/Toronto
70m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 597 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 149 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 13.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM