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How far is Tucson, AZ, from Joplin, MO?

The distance between Joplin (Joplin Regional Airport) and Tucson (Tucson International Airport) is 997 miles / 1605 kilometers / 867 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Joplin (JLN) to Tucson (TUS) is 1148 miles / 1848 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 55 minutes.

Joplin Regional Airport – Tucson International Airport

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Distance from Joplin to Tucson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 997.399 miles
  • 1605.159 kilometers
  • 866.716 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
  • 995.758 miles
  • 1602.518 kilometers
  • 865.290 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 Tucson?

The estimated flight time from Joplin Regional Airport to Tucson International Airport is 2 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) and Tucson International Airport (TUS)

On average, flying from Joplin to Tucson generates about 151 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 151 kilograms equals 332 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 Tucson

See the map of the shortest flight path between Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) and Tucson International Airport (TUS).

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 Tucson International Airport
City: Tucson, AZ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: TUS
ICAO Code: KTUS
Coordinates: 32°6′57″N, 110°56′27″W