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How far is Durango, CO, from Joplin, MO?

The distance between Joplin (Joplin Regional Airport) and Durango (Durango–La Plata County Airport) is 731 miles / 1177 kilometers / 635 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Joplin (JLN) to Durango (DRO) is 978 miles / 1574 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 29 minutes.

Joplin Regional Airport – Durango–La Plata County Airport

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Distance from Joplin to Durango

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 731.108 miles
  • 1176.604 kilometers
  • 635.315 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
  • 729.398 miles
  • 1173.853 kilometers
  • 633.830 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 Durango?

The estimated flight time from Joplin Regional Airport to Durango–La Plata County Airport is 1 hour and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) and Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO)

On average, flying from Joplin to Durango generates about 128 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 128 kilograms equals 282 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 Durango

See the map of the shortest flight path between Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) and Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO).

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 Durango–La Plata County Airport
City: Durango, CO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DRO
ICAO Code: KDRO
Coordinates: 37°9′5″N, 107°45′14″W