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How far is Joplin, MO, from Raleigh, NC?

The distance between Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) and Joplin (Joplin Regional Airport) is 878 miles / 1413 kilometers / 763 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Raleigh (RDU) to Joplin (JLN) is 1038 miles / 1671 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 37 minutes.

Raleigh–Durham International Airport – Joplin Regional Airport

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878
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1413
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763
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Distance from Raleigh to Joplin

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 877.830 miles
  • 1412.731 kilometers
  • 762.813 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
  • 875.848 miles
  • 1409.540 kilometers
  • 761.091 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 Raleigh to Joplin?

The estimated flight time from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Joplin Regional Airport is 2 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)

On average, flying from Raleigh to Joplin generates about 142 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 142 kilograms equals 312 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Raleigh to Joplin

See the map of the shortest flight path between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Joplin Regional Airport (JLN).

Airport information

Origin Raleigh–Durham International Airport
City: Raleigh, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RDU
ICAO Code: KRDU
Coordinates: 35°52′39″N, 78°47′14″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