How far is Joplin, MO, from Grand Rapids, MI?
The distance between Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) and Joplin (Joplin Regional Airport) is 618 miles / 995 kilometers / 537 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Grand Rapids (GRR) to Joplin (JLN) is 740 miles / 1191 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 47 minutes.
Gerald R. Ford International Airport – Joplin Regional Airport
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Distance from Grand Rapids to Joplin
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Grand Rapids to Joplin. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 618.193 miles
- 994.885 kilometers
- 537.195 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- 617.645 miles
- 994.003 kilometers
- 536.718 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 Grand Rapids to Joplin?
The estimated flight time from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Joplin Regional Airport is 1 hour and 40 minutes.
What is the time difference between Grand Rapids and Joplin?
The time difference between Grand Rapids and Joplin is 1 hour. Joplin is 1 hour behind Grand Rapids.
Flight carbon footprint between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)
On average, flying from Grand Rapids to Joplin generates about 115 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 115 kilograms equals 254 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Grand Rapids to Joplin
See the map of the shortest flight path between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Joplin Regional Airport (JLN).
Airport information
| Origin | Gerald R. Ford International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Grand Rapids, MI |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | GRR |
| ICAO Code: | KGRR |
| Coordinates: | 42°52′50″N, 85°31′22″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 |