Current Date And Time In Cancún, Mexico
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
18:36:59 CDT
State: Quintana Roo
Currency: Mexican Peso (MXN)
Timezone: UTC -06:00 (CDT)
Population: 888,797
District: Benito Juárez
Explore the interactive satellite map of Cancún, a city in Quintana Roo, Mexico, located in North America. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Cancún — all essential for geographic navigation, logistics planning, GIS integration and location intelligence workflows. View the live satellite map to explore terrain, streets and urban structure of Cancún.
Professional use cases: Supply chain & logistics routing • Delivery territory mapping • Real estate site analysis • Field operations & fleet management • Market research for regional expansion into North America • GIS platform data integration • Travel planning & proximity analysis • Strategic site selection for Mexico operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 21.1743° N | 86.8466° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 21.1743 | -86.8466 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 21° 10' 27" N | 86° 50' 48" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 21° 10.4574' N | 86° 50.7936' W |
| City | Cancún |
| State | Quintana Roo |
| Country | Mexico |
| Continent | North America |
| District | Benito Juárez |
| Time Zone | -08:00 to -06:00 |
| Founded | 1970-04-20 |
| Population | 888,797 |
| Elevation | 11 m / 36 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 21.1743, -86.8466 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Cancún to each nearby city, calculated using the Haversine formula. Estimated travel time is based on a standard drive speed of 60 km/h. Use this data for delivery routing, courier zoning and last-mile logistics planning around Quintana Roo.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zona Urbana Ejido Isla Mujeres | Quintana Roo | N | 6 km | 4 mi | ~6m | 🗺 View |
| Alfredo V. Bonfil | Quintana Roo | S | 10 km | 6 mi | ~10m | 🗺 View |
| Isla Mujeres | Quintana Roo | NE | 14 km | 8 mi | ~14m | 🗺 View |
| El Porvenir | Quintana Roo | SW | 19 km | 12 mi | ~19m | 🗺 View |
| Leona Vicario | Quintana Roo | SW | 42 km | 26 mi | ~42m | 🗺 View |
| Chiquilá | Quintana Roo | NW | 58 km | 36 mi | ~58m | 🗺 View |
Note: Distances are straight-line (great-circle) between city centers. Actual road distances and travel times will vary based on route and traffic conditions.
Some cities listed above (particularly those on islands or across large water bodies) may not be reachable by direct road — ferry or air travel may be required for those destinations.
Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the largest cities in Quintana Roo, the home state of Cancún, along with each city's aerial distance from Chetumal, Quintana Roo's state capital. Handy reference data for routing, delivery zone mapping and GIS software.
| City Name | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation | Dist. from State Capital | Map & Coords |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chetumal | 18.5196° N | -88.304° W | 3 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Playa del Carmen | 20.6274° N | -87.0799° W | 9 m | 267 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Cozumel | 20.5004° N | -86.9427° W | 7 m | 262 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Felipe Carrillo Puerto | 19.5775° N | -88.0453° W | 15 m | 121 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Tulum | 20.2117° N | -87.4633° W | 5 m | 208 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Alfredo V. Bonfil | 21.0878° N | -86.8471° W | 7 m | 324 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Isla Mujeres | 21.2311° N | -86.7311° W | 1 m | 343 km | 🗺 View Map |
| José María Morelos | 19.7489° N | -88.7087° W | 23 m | 143 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Bacalar | 18.6811° N | -88.3933° W | 17 m | 20 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kantunilkín | 21.1018° N | -87.4864° W | 15 m | 300 km | 🗺 View Map |
Cancún International Airport IATA: CUN 15 km (9 mi) from Cancún |
The exact GPS location of Cancún gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Quintana Roo. These coordinates power satellite-based navigation, geofencing for local delivery fleets, sales territory boundaries and proximity checks for a new store or branch opening. All three coordinate formats — DD, DMS and DDM — are listed above for direct use across mapping tools. › Compare Quintana Roo state-level map data
Decimal Degrees (DD) is the standard format used across web mapping APIs and dispatch software. DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) shows up in surveying records, printed maps and older GPS hardware still used by field crews. DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) is the go-to format for marine and aviation navigation. All three formats for Cancún are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Cancún lets you check street layout, building density, land use and access roads before committing to a decision. Real estate teams use it to scout plots and assess neighborhood growth. Field service and utility crews use it to plan site visits, coverage zones and installation routes ahead of time. › View the full Mexico map
Cancún sits within Quintana Roo, Mexico, in the North America region. Its position relative to other cities shapes trade flow, transport access and local market reach. Location intelligence from this mapping data supports territory planning, competitor proximity analysis and coverage-gap research. › Explore nearby cities
Transportation and dispatch teams use GPS coordinates of Cancún for last-mile delivery routing, warehouse placement analysis and freight corridor optimization. The city center provides a reliable starting point for distance calculations, zone pricing models and delivery time estimates across Quintana Roo. › Browse every city in Quintana Roo
Coordinates for Cancún in WGS84 decimal format are compatible with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap, Mapbox, ESRI ArcGIS and all major mapping platforms. Use them for geofencing, distance-based search, map overlays and location-based dashboards. Also useful for CRM territory assignment, field service scheduling and emergency response coordination in Mexico. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Cancún are latitude 21.1743° and longitude -86.8466°. In directional format: 21.1743° N, 86.8466° W. These coordinates mark the center of Cancún in Quintana Roo and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Cancún is a city in Quintana Roo, Mexico, on the continent of North America. It falls within Benito Juárez. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Cancún sits at: Latitude 21° 10' 27" N and Longitude 86° 50' 48" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Cancún has a population of approximately 888,797 people. This is roughly 47.837% of Quintana Roo's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Quintana Roo.
The interactive satellite map of Cancún is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 21.1743, -86.8466 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Cancún in Quintana Roo. For broader context, explore the Quintana Roo state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Cancún is Cancún International Airport (CUN), roughly 15 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Cancún is approximately 332 km (206 mi) from Chetumal, the capital of Quintana Roo, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Quintana Roo.
Cancún sits at an elevation of approximately 11 meters (36 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Quintana Roo.
The closest cities to Cancún include Zona Urbana Ejido Isla Mujeres, Alfredo V. Bonfil, Isla Mujeres. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Cancún, sunrise is at 06:24 AM and sunset is at 07:20 PM, giving a day length of 12h 55m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Cancún's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Cancún is approximately 2,357 km (1,465 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 9,015 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Cancún — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Tugu Hilir, Indonesia, roughly 2,086 km from the true antipode. Since about 71% of the Earth's surface is ocean, most antipodal points land in open water rather than on a named city.
Cancún is approximately 1,295 km (805 mi) W of Mexico City, the national capital of Mexico, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
