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

The distance between Oakland (Oakland International Airport) and Joplin (Joplin Regional Airport) is 1519 miles / 2445 kilometers / 1320 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Oakland (OAK) to Joplin (JLN) is 1829 miles / 2943 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 12 minutes.

Oakland International Airport – Joplin Regional Airport

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Distance from Oakland to Joplin

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1519.431 miles
  • 2445.288 kilometers
  • 1320.350 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
  • 1515.859 miles
  • 2439.539 kilometers
  • 1317.246 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 Oakland to Joplin?

The estimated flight time from Oakland International Airport to Joplin Regional Airport is 3 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Oakland International Airport (OAK) and Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)

On average, flying from Oakland to Joplin generates about 181 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 181 kilograms equals 398 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Oakland to Joplin

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

Airport information

Origin Oakland International Airport
City: Oakland, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: OAK
ICAO Code: KOAK
Coordinates: 37°43′16″N, 122°13′15″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