How far is Grand Canyon, AZ, from Washington D.C.?
The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Grand Canyon (Grand Canyon National Park Airport) is 1907 miles / 3069 kilometers / 1657 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Washington D.C. (IAD) to Grand Canyon (GCN) is 2273 miles / 3658 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 40 hours 15 minutes.
Washington Dulles International Airport – Grand Canyon National Park Airport
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Grand Canyon
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Washington D.C. to Grand Canyon. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1907.004 miles
- 3069.025 kilometers
- 1657.141 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- 1902.610 miles
- 3061.954 kilometers
- 1653.323 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 Washington D.C. to Grand Canyon?
The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Grand Canyon National Park Airport is 4 hours and 6 minutes.
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Grand Canyon?
Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Grand Canyon National Park Airport (GCN)
On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Grand Canyon generates about 209 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 209 kilograms equals 461 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Washington D.C. to Grand Canyon
See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Grand Canyon National Park Airport (GCN).
Airport information
| Origin | Washington Dulles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAD |
| ICAO Code: | KIAD |
| Coordinates: | 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″W |
| Destination | Grand Canyon National Park Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Grand Canyon, AZ |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | GCN |
| ICAO Code: | KGCN |
| Coordinates: | 35°57′8″N, 112°8′49″W |