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How far is Grand Canyon, AZ, from Kansas City, MO?

The distance between Kansas City (Kansas City International Airport) and Grand Canyon (Grand Canyon National Park Airport) is 982 miles / 1580 kilometers / 853 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kansas City (MCI) to Grand Canyon (GCN) is 1201 miles / 1933 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 41 minutes.

Kansas City International Airport – Grand Canyon National Park Airport

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982
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Distance from Kansas City to Grand Canyon

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 981.987 miles
  • 1580.355 kilometers
  • 853.323 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
  • 979.894 miles
  • 1576.987 kilometers
  • 851.505 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 Kansas City to Grand Canyon?

The estimated flight time from Kansas City International Airport to Grand Canyon National Park Airport is 2 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and Grand Canyon National Park Airport (GCN)

On average, flying from Kansas City to Grand Canyon generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 330 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kansas City to Grand Canyon

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and Grand Canyon National Park Airport (GCN).

Airport information

Origin Kansas City International Airport
City: Kansas City, MO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MCI
ICAO Code: KMCI
Coordinates: 39°17′51″N, 94°42′50″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