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How far is Brainerd, MN, from Joplin, MO?

The distance between Joplin (Joplin Regional Airport) and Brainerd (Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport) is 638 miles / 1027 kilometers / 555 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Joplin (JLN) to Brainerd (BRD) is 723 miles / 1164 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 27 minutes.

Joplin Regional Airport – Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport

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Distance from Joplin to Brainerd

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 638.419 miles
  • 1027.435 kilometers
  • 554.771 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
  • 639.140 miles
  • 1028.596 kilometers
  • 555.397 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 Brainerd?

The estimated flight time from Joplin Regional Airport to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport is 1 hour and 42 minutes.

What is the time difference between Joplin and Brainerd?

There is no time difference between Joplin and Brainerd.

Flight carbon footprint between Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) and Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)

On average, flying from Joplin to Brainerd generates about 117 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 117 kilograms equals 259 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 Brainerd

See the map of the shortest flight path between Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) and Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD).

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 Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
City: Brainerd, MN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BRD
ICAO Code: KBRD
Coordinates: 46°23′53″N, 94°8′17″W