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How far is Grand Canyon, AZ, from Wainwright, AK?

The distance between Wainwright (Wainwright Airport) and Grand Canyon (Grand Canyon National Park Airport) is 2960 miles / 4764 kilometers / 2572 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wainwright (AIN) to Grand Canyon (GCN) is 3955 miles / 6365 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 83 hours 55 minutes.

Wainwright Airport – Grand Canyon National Park Airport

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Distance from Wainwright to Grand Canyon

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2960.203 miles
  • 4763.986 kilometers
  • 2572.346 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
  • 2955.525 miles
  • 4756.457 kilometers
  • 2568.281 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 Wainwright to Grand Canyon?

The estimated flight time from Wainwright Airport to Grand Canyon National Park Airport is 6 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wainwright Airport (AIN) and Grand Canyon National Park Airport (GCN)

On average, flying from Wainwright to Grand Canyon generates about 329 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 329 kilograms equals 726 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wainwright Airport (AIN) and Grand Canyon National Park Airport (GCN).

Airport information

Origin Wainwright Airport
City: Wainwright, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: AIN
ICAO Code: PAWI
Coordinates: 70°38′16″N, 159°59′41″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