Grand Canyon to Kingsport: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1638.7 miles 2637.3 km · straight line
1966.5 miles estimated 3164.8 km · driving distance
39h 34min estimated drive time
$189 - $233 estimated fuel cost
~3h 48min flight time
80° E bearing direction

How far is Grand Canyon from Kingsport?

The distance from Grand Canyon to Kingsport is 1638.7 miles (2637.3 km) as the crow flies. Kingsport is located E of Grand Canyon. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1966.5 miles, taking about 39h 34min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 48min. Both are located in United States — Grand Canyon in Arizona and Kingsport in Tennessee.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Grand Canyon and Kingsport. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Grand Canyon to Kingsport

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 39h 34min $189 - $233 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 48min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~47h 29min $157–$295* Budget
Train ~51h 26min $236–$688* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Grand Canyon & Kingsport

Quick Facts

Grand Canyon
36.11°N, 112.11°W
America/Phoenix
2100m elevation
Kingsport
36.55°N, 82.56°W
America/New_York
369m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 546 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 137 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 15.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients