Starling (noun). any passerine bird belonging to Sturnus and allied genera. The European starling (Sturnus vulgaris) is dark brown or greenish black, with a metallic gloss, and spotted with yellowish white. It is a sociable bird, and builds about houses, old towers, etc. Called also stare, and starred.
The South Rim features hotels, lodges, restaurants and convenient amenities including an interior shuttle bus system that takes visitors to the various scenic points. The Grand Canyon South Rim is about 230 miles north of Phoenix via I-17 North to Flagstaff. From Flagstaff, take Highway 180 northwest to the canyon. Although it can be a day trip, it would be an exhausting one if you're going to spend a reasonable amount of time experiencing the canyon.
Distance from Scottsdale, AZ to Grand Canyon. The total distance from Scottsdale, AZ to Grand Canyon is 176 miles. This is equivalent to 283 kilometers or 153 nautical miles. Your trip begins in Scottsdale, Arizona. It ends in Grand Canyon, Arizona. Your flight direction from Scottsdale, AZ to Grand Canyon is North (-4 degrees from North). The distance calculator helps you figure out how far it is to fly from Scottsdale, AZ to Grand Canyon. It does this by computing the straight line flying distance (as the crow flies).