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How far is Roanoke, VA, from Joplin, MO?

The distance between Joplin (Joplin Regional Airport) and Roanoke (Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport) is 800 miles / 1288 kilometers / 695 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Joplin (JLN) to Roanoke (ROA) is 938 miles / 1509 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 34 minutes.

Joplin Regional Airport – Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport

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800
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695
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Distance from Joplin to Roanoke

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 800.035 miles
  • 1287.531 kilometers
  • 695.211 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
  • 798.161 miles
  • 1284.516 kilometers
  • 693.583 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 Roanoke?

The estimated flight time from Joplin Regional Airport to Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport is 2 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) and Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA)

On average, flying from Joplin to Roanoke generates about 135 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 135 kilograms equals 297 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 Roanoke

See the map of the shortest flight path between Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) and Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA).

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 Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport
City: Roanoke, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ROA
ICAO Code: KROA
Coordinates: 37°19′31″N, 79°58′31″W