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How far is Grand Canyon, AZ, from Thunder Bay?

The distance between Thunder Bay (Thunder Bay International Airport) and Grand Canyon (Grand Canyon National Park Airport) is 1443 miles / 2322 kilometers / 1254 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Thunder Bay (YQT) to Grand Canyon (GCN) is 1937 miles / 3117 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 14 minutes.

Thunder Bay International Airport – Grand Canyon National Park Airport

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Distance from Thunder Bay to Grand Canyon

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1442.698 miles
  • 2321.797 kilometers
  • 1253.670 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
  • 1440.802 miles
  • 2318.745 kilometers
  • 1252.022 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 Thunder Bay to Grand Canyon?

The estimated flight time from Thunder Bay International Airport to Grand Canyon National Park Airport is 3 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) and Grand Canyon National Park Airport (GCN)

On average, flying from Thunder Bay to Grand Canyon generates about 176 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 176 kilograms equals 388 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Thunder Bay to Grand Canyon

See the map of the shortest flight path between Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) and Grand Canyon National Park Airport (GCN).

Airport information

Origin Thunder Bay International Airport
City: Thunder Bay
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQT
ICAO Code: CYQT
Coordinates: 48°22′18″N, 89°19′26″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