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How far is Joplin, MO, from State College, PA?

The distance between State College (University Park Airport) and Joplin (Joplin Regional Airport) is 930 miles / 1497 kilometers / 808 nautical miles.

The driving distance from State College (SCE) to Joplin (JLN) is 1041 miles / 1676 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 30 minutes.

University Park Airport – Joplin Regional Airport

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1497
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808
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Distance from State College to Joplin

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 930.130 miles
  • 1496.900 kilometers
  • 808.261 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
  • 928.144 miles
  • 1493.702 kilometers
  • 806.535 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 State College to Joplin?

The estimated flight time from University Park Airport to Joplin Regional Airport is 2 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between University Park Airport (SCE) and Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)

On average, flying from State College to Joplin generates about 146 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 146 kilograms equals 322 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from State College to Joplin

See the map of the shortest flight path between University Park Airport (SCE) and Joplin Regional Airport (JLN).

Airport information

Origin University Park Airport
City: State College, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SCE
ICAO Code: KUNV
Coordinates: 40°50′57″N, 77°50′55″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