How far is Grand Canyon, AZ, from San Diego, CA?
The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and Grand Canyon (Grand Canyon National Park Airport) is 364 miles / 585 kilometers / 316 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Diego (SAN) to Grand Canyon (GCN) is 531 miles / 855 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 55 minutes.
San Diego International Airport – Grand Canyon National Park Airport
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Distance from San Diego to Grand Canyon
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Diego to Grand Canyon. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 363.712 miles
- 585.337 kilometers
- 316.057 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- 363.539 miles
- 585.060 kilometers
- 315.907 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 San Diego to Grand Canyon?
The estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport to Grand Canyon National Park Airport is 1 hour and 11 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Diego and Grand Canyon?
There is no time difference between San Diego and Grand Canyon.
Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Grand Canyon National Park Airport (GCN)
On average, flying from San Diego to Grand Canyon generates about 79 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 79 kilograms equals 173 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from San Diego to Grand Canyon
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Grand Canyon National Park Airport (GCN).
Airport information
| Origin | San Diego International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Diego, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SAN |
| ICAO Code: | KSAN |
| Coordinates: | 32°44′0″N, 117°11′24″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 |