How far is Joplin, MO, from Columbia, MO?

The distance between Columbia (Columbia Regional Airport) and Joplin (Joplin Regional Airport) is 169 miles / 273 kilometers / 147 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Columbia (COU) to Joplin (JLN) is 230 miles / 370 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 4 hours 28 minutes.

Distance from Columbia to Joplin

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Columbia to Joplin. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 169.341 miles
• 272.528 kilometers
• 147.153 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

• 169.263 miles
• 272.403 kilometers
• 147.086 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 Columbia to Joplin?

The estimated flight time from Columbia Regional Airport to Joplin Regional Airport is 49 minutes.

What is the time difference between Columbia and Joplin?

There is no time difference between Columbia and Joplin.

Flight carbon footprint between Columbia Regional Airport (COU) and Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)

On average, flying from Columbia to Joplin generates about 50 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 50 kilograms equals 110 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Columbia to Joplin

See the map of the shortest flight path between Columbia Regional Airport (COU) and Joplin Regional Airport (JLN).

Airport information

Origin	Columbia Regional Airport
City:	Columbia, MO
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	COU
ICAO Code:	KCOU
Coordinates:	38°49′5″N, 92°13′10″W

Destination	Joplin Regional Airport
City:	Joplin, MO
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	JLN
ICAO Code:	KJLN
Coordinates:	37°9′6″N, 94°29′53″W