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How far is Joplin, MO, from Harrisburg, PA?

The distance between Harrisburg (Harrisburg International Airport) and Joplin (Joplin Regional Airport) is 980 miles / 1577 kilometers / 852 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Harrisburg (MDT) to Joplin (JLN) is 1083 miles / 1743 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 32 minutes.

Harrisburg International Airport – Joplin Regional Airport

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980
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1577
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852
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Distance from Harrisburg to Joplin

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 979.894 miles
  • 1576.987 kilometers
  • 851.505 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
  • 977.704 miles
  • 1573.462 kilometers
  • 849.602 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 Harrisburg to Joplin?

The estimated flight time from Harrisburg International Airport to Joplin Regional Airport is 2 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) and Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)

On average, flying from Harrisburg to Joplin generates about 149 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 149 kilograms equals 329 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Harrisburg to Joplin

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

Airport information

Origin Harrisburg International Airport
City: Harrisburg, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MDT
ICAO Code: KMDT
Coordinates: 40°11′36″N, 76°45′48″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