How far is Columbia, MO, from Joplin, MO?

The distance between Joplin (Joplin Regional Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Regional Airport) is 169 miles / 273 kilometers / 147 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Joplin (JLN) to Columbia (COU) is 231 miles / 371 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 4 hours 28 minutes.

Distance from Joplin to Columbia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 169.341 miles
• 272.528 kilometers
• 147.153 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

• 169.263 miles
• 272.403 kilometers
• 147.086 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 Columbia?

The estimated flight time from Joplin Regional Airport to Columbia Regional Airport is 49 minutes.

What is the time difference between Joplin and Columbia?

There is no time difference between Joplin and Columbia.

Flight carbon footprint between Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) and Columbia Regional Airport (COU)

On average, flying from Joplin to Columbia generates about 50 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 50 kilograms equals 110 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 Columbia

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

Airport information

Origin	Joplin Regional Airport
City:	Joplin, MO
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	JLN
ICAO Code:	KJLN
Coordinates:	37°9′6″N, 94°29′53″W

Destination	Columbia Regional Airport
City:	Columbia, MO
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	COU
ICAO Code:	KCOU
Coordinates:	38°49′5″N, 92°13′10″W