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How far is Grand Canyon, AZ, from Los Angeles, CA?

The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Grand Canyon (Grand Canyon National Park Airport) is 381 miles / 614 kilometers / 331 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Los Angeles (LAX) to Grand Canyon (GCN) is 502 miles / 808 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 7 minutes.

Los Angeles International Airport – Grand Canyon National Park Airport

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Distance from Los Angeles to Grand Canyon

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 381.332 miles
  • 613.695 kilometers
  • 331.369 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
  • 380.716 miles
  • 612.702 kilometers
  • 330.833 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 Los Angeles to Grand Canyon?

The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Grand Canyon National Park Airport is 1 hour and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Grand Canyon National Park Airport (GCN)

On average, flying from Los Angeles to Grand Canyon generates about 81 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 81 kilograms equals 179 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Los Angeles to Grand Canyon

See the map of the shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Grand Canyon National Park Airport (GCN).

Airport information

Origin Los Angeles International Airport
City: Los Angeles, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LAX
ICAO Code: KLAX
Coordinates: 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″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