Driving Time from Cancún to San Pedro Sula
Driving from Cancún to San Pedro Sula is about 487 mi and takes roughly 8 hr 15 min. See the fuel-cost estimate, distance and route tips.
Cancún and San Pedro Sula are about 399 mi (643 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 487 mi (784 km), a drive of about 8 hr 15 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 1 hr 14 min.
| Straight-line distance | 399 mi / 643 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 487 mi / 784 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 8 hr 15 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 1 hr 14 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $61 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 18.340, -87.445 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Cancún to San Pedro Sula is about 399 mi (643 km) in a straight line, and roughly 487 mi (784 km) by road.