How far is Joplin, MO, from Lexington, KY?
The distance between Lexington (Lexington Blue Grass Airport) and Joplin (Joplin Regional Airport) is 546 miles / 879 kilometers / 474 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lexington (LEX) to Joplin (JLN) is 619 miles / 996 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 31 minutes.
Lexington Blue Grass Airport – Joplin Regional Airport
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Distance from Lexington to Joplin
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lexington to Joplin. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 546.008 miles
- 878.715 kilometers
- 474.468 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- 544.747 miles
- 876.685 kilometers
- 473.372 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 Lexington to Joplin?
The estimated flight time from Lexington Blue Grass Airport to Joplin Regional Airport is 1 hour and 32 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lexington and Joplin?
The time difference between Lexington and Joplin is 1 hour. Joplin is 1 hour behind Lexington.
Flight carbon footprint between Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX) and Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)
On average, flying from Lexington to Joplin generates about 105 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 105 kilograms equals 232 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Lexington to Joplin
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX) and Joplin Regional Airport (JLN).
Airport information
| Origin | Lexington Blue Grass Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lexington, KY |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LEX |
| ICAO Code: | KLEX |
| Coordinates: | 38°2′11″N, 84°36′21″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 |