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How far is Grand Canyon, AZ, from Alexandria, LA?

The distance between Alexandria (Alexandria International Airport) and Grand Canyon (Grand Canyon National Park Airport) is 1171 miles / 1885 kilometers / 1018 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Alexandria (AEX) to Grand Canyon (GCN) is 1347 miles / 2167 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 54 minutes.

Alexandria International Airport – Grand Canyon National Park Airport

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Distance from Alexandria to Grand Canyon

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Alexandria to Grand Canyon. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1171.487 miles
  • 1885.325 kilometers
  • 1017.994 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
  • 1169.380 miles
  • 1881.935 kilometers
  • 1016.164 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 Alexandria to Grand Canyon?

The estimated flight time from Alexandria International Airport to Grand Canyon National Park Airport is 2 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Alexandria International Airport (AEX) and Grand Canyon National Park Airport (GCN)

On average, flying from Alexandria to Grand Canyon generates about 160 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 160 kilograms equals 353 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Alexandria to Grand Canyon

See the map of the shortest flight path between Alexandria International Airport (AEX) and Grand Canyon National Park Airport (GCN).

Airport information

Origin Alexandria International Airport
City: Alexandria, LA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: AEX
ICAO Code: KAEX
Coordinates: 31°19′38″N, 92°32′59″W
Destination Grand Canyon National Park Airport
City: Grand Canyon, AZ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GCN
ICAO Code: KGCN
Coordinates: 35°57′8″N, 112°8′49″W