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How far is Grand Canyon, AZ, from San Jose, CA?

The distance between San Jose (San Jose International Airport) and Grand Canyon (Grand Canyon National Park Airport) is 552 miles / 888 kilometers / 480 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Jose (SJC) to Grand Canyon (GCN) is 746 miles / 1201 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 52 minutes.

San Jose International Airport – Grand Canyon National Park Airport

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Distance from San Jose to Grand Canyon

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 551.815 miles
  • 888.061 kilometers
  • 479.514 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
  • 550.615 miles
  • 886.129 kilometers
  • 478.471 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 San Jose to Grand Canyon?

The estimated flight time from San Jose International Airport to Grand Canyon National Park Airport is 1 hour and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Grand Canyon National Park Airport (GCN)

On average, flying from San Jose to Grand Canyon generates about 106 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 106 kilograms equals 234 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from San Jose to Grand Canyon

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Grand Canyon National Park Airport (GCN).

Airport information

Origin San Jose International Airport
City: San Jose, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SJC
ICAO Code: KSJC
Coordinates: 37°21′45″N, 121°55′44″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