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How far is Joplin, MO, from Thule?

The distance between Thule (Thule Air Base) and Joplin (Joplin Regional Airport) is 2838 miles / 4568 kilometers / 2467 nautical miles.

Thule Air Base – Joplin Regional Airport

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Distance from Thule to Joplin

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2838.437 miles
  • 4568.021 kilometers
  • 2466.534 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
  • 2834.314 miles
  • 4561.387 kilometers
  • 2462.952 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 Thule to Joplin?

The estimated flight time from Thule Air Base to Joplin Regional Airport is 5 hours and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Thule Air Base (THU) and Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)

On average, flying from Thule to Joplin generates about 315 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 315 kilograms equals 694 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Thule to Joplin

See the map of the shortest flight path between Thule Air Base (THU) and Joplin Regional Airport (JLN).

Airport information

Origin Thule Air Base
City: Thule
Country: Greenland Flag of Greenland
IATA Code: THU
ICAO Code: BGTL
Coordinates: 76°31′52″N, 68°42′11″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