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How far is Grand Canyon, AZ, from Birmingham, AL?

The distance between Birmingham (Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport) and Grand Canyon (Grand Canyon National Park Airport) is 1450 miles / 2333 kilometers / 1260 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Birmingham (BHM) to Grand Canyon (GCN) is 1648 miles / 2653 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 54 minutes.

Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport – Grand Canyon National Park Airport

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Distance from Birmingham to Grand Canyon

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1449.888 miles
  • 2333.369 kilometers
  • 1259.919 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
  • 1446.777 miles
  • 2328.362 kilometers
  • 1257.215 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 Birmingham to Grand Canyon?

The estimated flight time from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Grand Canyon National Park Airport is 3 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Grand Canyon National Park Airport (GCN)

On average, flying from Birmingham to Grand Canyon generates about 176 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 176 kilograms equals 389 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Grand Canyon National Park Airport (GCN).

Airport information

Origin Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport
City: Birmingham, AL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BHM
ICAO Code: KBHM
Coordinates: 33°33′46″N, 86°45′12″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