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How far is Waterloo, IA, from Joplin, MO?

The distance between Joplin (Joplin Regional Airport) and Waterloo (Waterloo Regional Airport) is 389 miles / 626 kilometers / 338 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Joplin (JLN) to Waterloo (ALO) is 457 miles / 735 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 46 minutes.

Joplin Regional Airport – Waterloo Regional Airport

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389
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626
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Distance from Joplin to Waterloo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 389.214 miles
  • 626.379 kilometers
  • 338.218 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
  • 389.660 miles
  • 627.097 kilometers
  • 338.605 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 Joplin to Waterloo?

The estimated flight time from Joplin Regional Airport to Waterloo Regional Airport is 1 hour and 14 minutes.

What is the time difference between Joplin and Waterloo?

There is no time difference between Joplin and Waterloo.

Flight carbon footprint between Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) and Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO)

On average, flying from Joplin to Waterloo generates about 82 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 82 kilograms equals 181 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Joplin to Waterloo

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

Airport information

Origin Joplin Regional Airport
City: Joplin, MO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: JLN
ICAO Code: KJLN
Coordinates: 37°9′6″N, 94°29′53″W
Destination Waterloo Regional Airport
City: Waterloo, IA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ALO
ICAO Code: KALO
Coordinates: 42°33′25″N, 92°24′1″W