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How far is Grand Canyon, AZ, from Durango, CO?

The distance between Durango (Durango–La Plata County Airport) and Grand Canyon (Grand Canyon National Park Airport) is 258 miles / 415 kilometers / 224 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Durango (DRO) to Grand Canyon (GCN) is 336 miles / 541 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 19 minutes.

Durango–La Plata County Airport – Grand Canyon National Park Airport

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Distance from Durango to Grand Canyon

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 257.968 miles
  • 415.160 kilometers
  • 224.168 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
  • 257.489 miles
  • 414.389 kilometers
  • 223.752 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 Durango to Grand Canyon?

The estimated flight time from Durango–La Plata County Airport to Grand Canyon National Park Airport is 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO) and Grand Canyon National Park Airport (GCN)

On average, flying from Durango to Grand Canyon generates about 63 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 63 kilograms equals 139 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO) and Grand Canyon National Park Airport (GCN).

Airport information

Origin Durango–La Plata County Airport
City: Durango, CO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DRO
ICAO Code: KDRO
Coordinates: 37°9′5″N, 107°45′14″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