How far is Joplin, MO, from Fairbanks, AK?
The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Joplin (Joplin Regional Airport) is 2873 miles / 4623 kilometers / 2496 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Joplin (JLN) is 3601 miles / 5795 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 67 hours 54 minutes.
Fairbanks International Airport – Joplin Regional Airport
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Distance from Fairbanks to Joplin
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fairbanks to Joplin. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2872.872 miles
- 4623.440 kilometers
- 2496.458 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- 2867.454 miles
- 4614.720 kilometers
- 2491.750 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 Fairbanks to Joplin?
The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Joplin Regional Airport is 5 hours and 56 minutes.
What is the time difference between Fairbanks and Joplin?
The time difference between Fairbanks and Joplin is 3 hours. Joplin is 3 hours ahead of Fairbanks.
Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)
On average, flying from Fairbanks to Joplin generates about 319 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 319 kilograms equals 703 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Fairbanks to Joplin
See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Joplin Regional Airport (JLN).
Airport information
| Origin | Fairbanks International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fairbanks, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | FAI |
| ICAO Code: | PAFA |
| Coordinates: | 64°48′54″N, 147°51′21″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 |