How far is Joplin, MO, from Kansas City, MO?
The distance between Kansas City (Kansas City International Airport) and Joplin (Joplin Regional Airport) is 148 miles / 239 kilometers / 129 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Kansas City (MCI) to Joplin (JLN) is 175 miles / 281 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 3 hours 23 minutes.
Kansas City International Airport – Joplin Regional Airport
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Distance from Kansas City to Joplin
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kansas City to Joplin. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 148.466 miles
- 238.932 kilometers
- 129.013 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- 148.722 miles
- 239.344 kilometers
- 129.236 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 Kansas City to Joplin?
The estimated flight time from Kansas City International Airport to Joplin Regional Airport is 46 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kansas City and Joplin?
Flight carbon footprint between Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)
On average, flying from Kansas City to Joplin generates about 47 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 47 kilograms equals 103 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Kansas City to Joplin
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and Joplin Regional Airport (JLN).
Airport information
| Origin | Kansas City International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kansas City, MO |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MCI |
| ICAO Code: | KMCI |
| Coordinates: | 39°17′51″N, 94°42′50″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 |