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How far is Grand Canyon, AZ, from Palm Springs, CA?

The distance between Palm Springs (Palm Springs International Airport) and Grand Canyon (Grand Canyon National Park Airport) is 288 miles / 463 kilometers / 250 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Palm Springs (PSP) to Grand Canyon (GCN) is 403 miles / 649 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 30 minutes.

Palm Springs International Airport – Grand Canyon National Park Airport

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Distance from Palm Springs to Grand Canyon

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 287.596 miles
  • 462.841 kilometers
  • 249.914 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
  • 287.298 miles
  • 462.361 kilometers
  • 249.655 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 Palm Springs to Grand Canyon?

The estimated flight time from Palm Springs International Airport to Grand Canyon National Park Airport is 1 hour and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) and Grand Canyon National Park Airport (GCN)

On average, flying from Palm Springs to Grand Canyon generates about 67 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 67 kilograms equals 148 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Palm Springs to Grand Canyon

See the map of the shortest flight path between Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) and Grand Canyon National Park Airport (GCN).

Airport information

Origin Palm Springs International Airport
City: Palm Springs, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PSP
ICAO Code: KPSP
Coordinates: 33°49′46″N, 116°30′25″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