what city is the grand canyon close to
Near the Grand Canyon South Rim, you will find the cities of Tusayan, Williams and Flagstaff. Tusayan is very small and about 7 miles from Grand Canyon Village and 2 miles from the main southern entrance to the canyon. Williams is approximately 60 miles south of the Grand Canyon.Located about 80 miles southeast of Grand Canyon National Park, Flagstaff is the nearest major city with over 60,000 residents.Traveling about 80 miles northwest of the North Rim, you will find Kanab, Utah, while Page, Arizona, is approximately 120 miles northeast.ocated about 80 miles southeast of Grand Canyon National Park, Flagstaff is the nearest major city with over 60,000 residents. Traveling about 80 miles northwest of the North Rim, you will find Kanab, Utah, while Page, Arizona, is approximately 120 miles northeast.