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How far is Grand Canyon, AZ, from Rochester, MN?

The distance between Rochester (Rochester International Airport) and Grand Canyon (Grand Canyon National Park Airport) is 1175 miles / 1891 kilometers / 1021 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rochester (RST) to Grand Canyon (GCN) is 1557 miles / 2505 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 34 minutes.

Rochester International Airport – Grand Canyon National Park Airport

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1175
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1891
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1021
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Distance from Rochester to Grand Canyon

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1174.919 miles
  • 1890.849 kilometers
  • 1020.977 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
  • 1173.004 miles
  • 1887.768 kilometers
  • 1019.313 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 Rochester to Grand Canyon?

The estimated flight time from Rochester International Airport to Grand Canyon National Park Airport is 2 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Grand Canyon National Park Airport (GCN)

On average, flying from Rochester to Grand Canyon generates about 160 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 160 kilograms equals 354 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Rochester International Airport
City: Rochester, MN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RST
ICAO Code: KRST
Coordinates: 43°54′29″N, 92°30′0″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