How far is Grand Canyon, AZ, from Riyadh?
The distance between Riyadh (King Khalid International Airport) and Grand Canyon (Grand Canyon National Park Airport) is 8020 miles / 12907 kilometers / 6969 nautical miles.
King Khalid International Airport – Grand Canyon National Park Airport
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Distance from Riyadh to Grand Canyon
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Riyadh to Grand Canyon. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 8020.305 miles
- 12907.430 kilometers
- 6969.455 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- 8007.595 miles
- 12886.975 kilometers
- 6958.410 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 Riyadh to Grand Canyon?
The estimated flight time from King Khalid International Airport to Grand Canyon National Park Airport is 15 hours and 41 minutes.
What is the time difference between Riyadh and Grand Canyon?
Flight carbon footprint between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Grand Canyon National Park Airport (GCN)
On average, flying from Riyadh to Grand Canyon generates about 1 001 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 001 kilograms equals 2 208 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Riyadh to Grand Canyon
See the map of the shortest flight path between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Grand Canyon National Park Airport (GCN).
Airport information
| Origin | King Khalid International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Riyadh |
| Country: | Saudi Arabia  |
| IATA Code: | RUH |
| ICAO Code: | OERK |
| Coordinates: | 24°57′27″N, 46°41′55″E |
| Destination | Grand Canyon National Park Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Grand Canyon, AZ |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | GCN |
| ICAO Code: | KGCN |
| Coordinates: | 35°57′8″N, 112°8′49″W |