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How far is Rainbow Lake from Joplin, MO?

The distance between Joplin (Joplin Regional Airport) and Rainbow Lake (Rainbow Lake Airport) is 1853 miles / 2982 kilometers / 1610 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Joplin (JLN) to Rainbow Lake (YOP) is 2333 miles / 3755 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 46 minutes.

Joplin Regional Airport – Rainbow Lake Airport

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1853
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2982
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1610
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Distance from Joplin to Rainbow Lake

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1852.672 miles
  • 2981.586 kilometers
  • 1609.928 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
  • 1850.797 miles
  • 2978.568 kilometers
  • 1608.298 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 Rainbow Lake?

The estimated flight time from Joplin Regional Airport to Rainbow Lake Airport is 4 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) and Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP)

On average, flying from Joplin to Rainbow Lake generates about 204 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 204 kilograms equals 450 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 Rainbow Lake

See the map of the shortest flight path between Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) and Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP).

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 Rainbow Lake Airport
City: Rainbow Lake
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YOP
ICAO Code: CYOP
Coordinates: 58°29′29″N, 119°24′28″W