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How far is Joplin, MO, from Sacramento, CA?

The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento Mather Airport) and Joplin (Joplin Regional Airport) is 1464 miles / 2355 kilometers / 1272 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sacramento (MHR) to Joplin (JLN) is 1844 miles / 2967 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 2 minutes.

Sacramento Mather Airport – Joplin Regional Airport

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1272
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Distance from Sacramento to Joplin

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1463.553 miles
  • 2355.360 kilometers
  • 1271.793 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
  • 1460.101 miles
  • 2349.804 kilometers
  • 1268.793 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 Sacramento to Joplin?

The estimated flight time from Sacramento Mather Airport to Joplin Regional Airport is 3 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR) and Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)

On average, flying from Sacramento to Joplin generates about 177 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 177 kilograms equals 391 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Sacramento to Joplin

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR) and Joplin Regional Airport (JLN).

Airport information

Origin Sacramento Mather Airport
City: Sacramento, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MHR
ICAO Code: KMHR
Coordinates: 38°33′14″N, 121°17′52″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