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How far is Anchorage, AK, from Joplin, MO?

The distance between Joplin (Joplin Regional Airport) and Anchorage (Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport) is 2886 miles / 4645 kilometers / 2508 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Joplin (JLN) to Anchorage (ANC) is 3709 miles / 5969 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 70 hours 41 minutes.

Joplin Regional Airport – Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport

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Distance from Joplin to Anchorage

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2886.252 miles
  • 4644.972 kilometers
  • 2508.084 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
  • 2880.395 miles
  • 4635.547 kilometers
  • 2502.995 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 Anchorage?

The estimated flight time from Joplin Regional Airport to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport is 5 hours and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) and Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC)

On average, flying from Joplin to Anchorage generates about 321 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 321 kilograms equals 707 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 Anchorage

See the map of the shortest flight path between Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) and Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC).

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 Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport
City: Anchorage, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ANC
ICAO Code: PANC
Coordinates: 61°10′27″N, 149°59′45″W