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

The distance between Wilmington (Wilmington International Airport) and Grand Canyon (Grand Canyon National Park Airport) is 1933 miles / 3111 kilometers / 1680 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wilmington (ILM) to Grand Canyon (GCN) is 2212 miles / 3560 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 25 minutes.

Wilmington International Airport – Grand Canyon National Park Airport

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1933
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3111
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1680
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Distance from Wilmington to Grand Canyon

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1933.369 miles
  • 3111.456 kilometers
  • 1680.052 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
  • 1929.101 miles
  • 3104.588 kilometers
  • 1676.343 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 Wilmington to Grand Canyon?

The estimated flight time from Wilmington International Airport to Grand Canyon National Park Airport is 4 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wilmington International Airport (ILM) and Grand Canyon National Park Airport (GCN)

On average, flying from Wilmington to Grand Canyon generates about 211 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 211 kilograms equals 466 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Wilmington International Airport
City: Wilmington, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ILM
ICAO Code: KILM
Coordinates: 34°16′14″N, 77°54′9″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