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How far is Grand Canyon, AZ, from Richmond, VA?

The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and Grand Canyon (Grand Canyon National Park Airport) is 1925 miles / 3098 kilometers / 1673 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Richmond (RIC) to Grand Canyon (GCN) is 2244 miles / 3611 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 43 minutes.

Richmond International Airport – Grand Canyon National Park Airport

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1925
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3098
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Distance from Richmond to Grand Canyon

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1925.030 miles
  • 3098.036 kilometers
  • 1672.805 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
  • 1920.602 miles
  • 3090.910 kilometers
  • 1668.958 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 Richmond to Grand Canyon?

The estimated flight time from Richmond International Airport to Grand Canyon National Park Airport is 4 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Grand Canyon National Park Airport (GCN)

On average, flying from Richmond to Grand Canyon generates about 211 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 211 kilograms equals 464 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Richmond International Airport
City: Richmond, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RIC
ICAO Code: KRIC
Coordinates: 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″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