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How far is Grand Canyon, AZ, from Memphis, TN?

The distance between Memphis (Memphis International Airport) and Grand Canyon (Grand Canyon National Park Airport) is 1249 miles / 2010 kilometers / 1085 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Memphis (MEM) to Grand Canyon (GCN) is 1420 miles / 2285 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 42 minutes.

Memphis International Airport – Grand Canyon National Park Airport

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Distance from Memphis to Grand Canyon

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1248.817 miles
  • 2009.776 kilometers
  • 1085.192 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
  • 1246.027 miles
  • 2005.286 kilometers
  • 1082.768 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 Memphis to Grand Canyon?

The estimated flight time from Memphis International Airport to Grand Canyon National Park Airport is 2 hours and 51 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Grand Canyon National Park Airport (GCN)

On average, flying from Memphis to Grand Canyon generates about 164 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 164 kilograms equals 360 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Memphis International Airport
City: Memphis, TN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MEM
ICAO Code: KMEM
Coordinates: 35°2′32″N, 89°58′36″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