Cancún, Mexico — GPS Coordinates
21° 10' 27.4" N, 86° 50' 47.6" W
| Country | Mexico |
| Continent | North America |
| Population | 888,797 |
| Timezone | America/Cancun |
| UTC offset | UTC−5 |
The GPS coordinates of Cancún, Mexico are 21.174290, -86.846560 in decimal degrees, which is 21° 10' 27.4" N, 86° 50' 47.6" W in degrees, minutes and seconds. Cancún lies in the northern and western hemispheres and has a population of approximately 888,797. Use the map above to see the exact location, copy the coordinates in any format below, or open the spot in Google Maps or Apple Maps.
Geographic Facts About Cancún
- Sunrise
- 06:24
- local time, 8 August
- Sunset
- 19:23
- local time, 8 August
- Day length
- 12h 59m
- 8 August
- UTC offset
- UTC−5
- America/Cancun
- Antipode
- -21.174290, 93.153440
- the point on the exact opposite side of the Earth
Sun times are computed from the coordinates for the date shown, in the city's local time, and are accurate to within a few minutes.
Cancún Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- 21.174290, -86.846560
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 21°10'27.4"N 86°50'47.6"W
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 21°10.457'N 86°50.794'W
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 16N 515928E 2341445N
- Geohash · base32 index
- d5f0ry8m0
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 76HM55F3+P98
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:21.174290,-86.846560
Distances from Cancún
| City | Distance | Miles | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Playa del Carmen | 65 km | 41 mi | SSW (202°) |
| Mérida | 289 km | 180 mi | W (266°) |
| Chetumal | 332 km | 206 mi | SSW (208°) |
| Pinar del Río, Cuba | 353 km | 220 mi | ENE (66°) |
| Campeche | 410 km | 255 mi | WSW (249°) |
| Balcón de la Lisa, Cuba | 499 km | 310 mi | ENE (64°) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the GPS coordinates of Cancún, Mexico?
Cancún is located at latitude 21.174290 and longitude -86.846560 (21° 10' 27.4" N, 86° 50' 47.6" W).
What is the population of Cancún?
Cancún has an approximate population of 888,797.
What country is Cancún in?
Cancún is located in Mexico, North America.
What time zone is Cancún in?
Cancún uses the America/Cancun time zone (UTC−5 all year).
Which major city is closest to Cancún?
The nearest major city is Playa del Carmen, about 65 km (41 miles) to the SSW of Cancún.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.