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How far is Thunder Bay from Joplin, MO?

The distance between Joplin (Joplin Regional Airport) and Thunder Bay (Thunder Bay International Airport) is 817 miles / 1316 kilometers / 710 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Joplin (JLN) to Thunder Bay (YQT) is 930 miles / 1496 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 38 minutes.

Joplin Regional Airport – Thunder Bay International Airport

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Distance from Joplin to Thunder Bay

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 817.489 miles
  • 1315.621 kilometers
  • 710.378 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
  • 817.972 miles
  • 1316.398 kilometers
  • 710.798 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 Thunder Bay?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) and Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)

On average, flying from Joplin to Thunder Bay generates about 136 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 136 kilograms equals 301 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 Thunder Bay

See the map of the shortest flight path between Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) and Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT).

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 Thunder Bay International Airport
City: Thunder Bay
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQT
ICAO Code: CYQT
Coordinates: 48°22′18″N, 89°19′26″W