How far is Joplin, MO, from Los Angeles, CA?
The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Joplin (Joplin Regional Airport) is 1361 miles / 2191 kilometers / 1183 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Los Angeles (LAX) to Joplin (JLN) is 1563 miles / 2515 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 11 minutes.
Los Angeles International Airport – Joplin Regional Airport
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Distance from Los Angeles to Joplin
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Los Angeles to Joplin. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1361.470 miles
- 2191.074 kilometers
- 1183.085 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- 1358.570 miles
- 2186.407 kilometers
- 1180.565 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 Los Angeles to Joplin?
The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Joplin Regional Airport is 3 hours and 4 minutes.
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Joplin?
Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)
On average, flying from Los Angeles to Joplin generates about 171 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 171 kilograms equals 376 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Los Angeles to Joplin
See the map of the shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Joplin Regional Airport (JLN).
Airport information
| Origin | Los Angeles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Los Angeles, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LAX |
| ICAO Code: | KLAX |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″W |
| Destination | Joplin Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Joplin, MO |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | JLN |
| ICAO Code: | KJLN |
| Coordinates: | 37°9′6″N, 94°29′53″W |