How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Joplin, MO?
The distance between Joplin (Joplin Regional Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 2873 miles / 4623 kilometers / 2496 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Joplin (JLN) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 3593 miles / 5783 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 67 hours 38 minutes.
Joplin Regional Airport – Fairbanks International Airport
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Distance from Joplin to Fairbanks
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Joplin to Fairbanks. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2872.872 miles
- 4623.440 kilometers
- 2496.458 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- 2867.454 miles
- 4614.720 kilometers
- 2491.750 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 Fairbanks?
The estimated flight time from Joplin Regional Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 5 hours and 56 minutes.
What is the time difference between Joplin and Fairbanks?
The time difference between Joplin and Fairbanks is 3 hours. Fairbanks is 3 hours behind Joplin.
Flight carbon footprint between Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
On average, flying from Joplin to Fairbanks generates about 319 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 319 kilograms equals 703 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 Fairbanks
See the map of the shortest flight path between Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).
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 | Fairbanks International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fairbanks, AK |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | FAI |
| ICAO Code: | PAFA |
| Coordinates: | 64°48′54″N, 147°51′21″W |