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How far is Joplin, MO, from Salt Lake City, UT?

The distance between Salt Lake City (Salt Lake City International Airport) and Joplin (Joplin Regional Airport) is 972 miles / 1565 kilometers / 845 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Joplin (JLN) is 1208 miles / 1944 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 11 minutes.

Salt Lake City International Airport – Joplin Regional Airport

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972
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1565
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845
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Distance from Salt Lake City to Joplin

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 972.276 miles
  • 1564.727 kilometers
  • 844.885 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
  • 970.167 miles
  • 1561.333 kilometers
  • 843.052 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 Salt Lake City to Joplin?

The estimated flight time from Salt Lake City International Airport to Joplin Regional Airport is 2 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) and Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)

On average, flying from Salt Lake City to Joplin generates about 149 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 149 kilograms equals 328 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Salt Lake City to Joplin

See the map of the shortest flight path between Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) and Joplin Regional Airport (JLN).

Airport information

Origin Salt Lake City International Airport
City: Salt Lake City, UT
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SLC
ICAO Code: KSLC
Coordinates: 40°47′18″N, 111°58′40″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