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How far is Grand Canyon, AZ, from Philadelphia, PA?

The distance between Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) and Grand Canyon (Grand Canyon National Park Airport) is 2020 miles / 3251 kilometers / 1755 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Philadelphia (PHL) to Grand Canyon (GCN) is 2328 miles / 3747 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 5 minutes.

Philadelphia International Airport – Grand Canyon National Park Airport

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Distance from Philadelphia to Grand Canyon

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2020.162 miles
  • 3251.136 kilometers
  • 1755.473 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
  • 2015.507 miles
  • 3243.645 kilometers
  • 1751.428 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 Philadelphia to Grand Canyon?

The estimated flight time from Philadelphia International Airport to Grand Canyon National Park Airport is 4 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Grand Canyon National Park Airport (GCN)

On average, flying from Philadelphia to Grand Canyon generates about 220 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 220 kilograms equals 485 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Philadelphia International Airport
City: Philadelphia, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PHL
ICAO Code: KPHL
Coordinates: 39°52′18″N, 75°14′27″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