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How far is Grand Canyon, AZ, from Charlotte, NC?

The distance between Charlotte (Charlotte Douglas International Airport) and Grand Canyon (Grand Canyon National Park Airport) is 1751 miles / 2817 kilometers / 1521 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Charlotte (CLT) to Grand Canyon (GCN) is 2024 miles / 3258 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 4 minutes.

Charlotte Douglas International Airport – Grand Canyon National Park Airport

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1751
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2817
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1521
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Distance from Charlotte to Grand Canyon

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1750.573 miles
  • 2817.274 kilometers
  • 1521.206 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
  • 1746.641 miles
  • 2810.946 kilometers
  • 1517.790 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 Charlotte to Grand Canyon?

The estimated flight time from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Grand Canyon National Park Airport is 3 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Grand Canyon National Park Airport (GCN)

On average, flying from Charlotte to Grand Canyon generates about 196 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 196 kilograms equals 433 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Grand Canyon National Park Airport (GCN).

Airport information

Origin Charlotte Douglas International Airport
City: Charlotte, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CLT
ICAO Code: KCLT
Coordinates: 35°12′50″N, 80°56′35″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