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How far is Modesto, CA, from Joplin, MO?

The distance between Joplin (Joplin Regional Airport) and Modesto (Modesto City–County Airport) is 1451 miles / 2336 kilometers / 1261 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Joplin (JLN) to Modesto (MOD) is 1772 miles / 2851 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 59 minutes.

Joplin Regional Airport – Modesto City–County Airport

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Distance from Joplin to Modesto

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1451.290 miles
  • 2335.625 kilometers
  • 1261.137 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
  • 1447.881 miles
  • 2330.139 kilometers
  • 1258.175 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 Modesto?

The estimated flight time from Joplin Regional Airport to Modesto City–County Airport is 3 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD)

On average, flying from Joplin to Modesto generates about 176 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 176 kilograms equals 389 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 Modesto

See the map of the shortest flight path between Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD).

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 Modesto City–County Airport
City: Modesto, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MOD
ICAO Code: KMOD
Coordinates: 37°37′32″N, 120°57′14″W