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How far is Joplin, MO, from Columbus, OH?

The distance between Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) and Joplin (Joplin Regional Airport) is 653 miles / 1051 kilometers / 568 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Columbus (LCK) to Joplin (JLN) is 718 miles / 1155 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 26 minutes.

Rickenbacker International Airport – Joplin Regional Airport

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Distance from Columbus to Joplin

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 653.081 miles
  • 1051.031 kilometers
  • 567.512 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
  • 651.718 miles
  • 1048.838 kilometers
  • 566.327 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 Columbus to Joplin?

The estimated flight time from Rickenbacker International Airport to Joplin Regional Airport is 1 hour and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) and Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)

On average, flying from Columbus to Joplin generates about 119 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 119 kilograms equals 263 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Columbus to Joplin

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

Airport information

Origin Rickenbacker International Airport
City: Columbus, OH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LCK
ICAO Code: KLCK
Coordinates: 39°48′49″N, 82°55′40″W
Destination 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