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How far is Joplin, MO, from Seattle, WA?

The distance between Seattle (Seattle Boeing Field) and Joplin (Joplin Regional Airport) is 1582 miles / 2546 kilometers / 1375 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Seattle (BFI) to Joplin (JLN) is 1995 miles / 3211 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 52 minutes.

Seattle Boeing Field – Joplin Regional Airport

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1582
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2546
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1375
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Distance from Seattle to Joplin

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1581.906 miles
  • 2545.830 kilometers
  • 1374.638 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
  • 1578.938 miles
  • 2541.055 kilometers
  • 1372.060 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 Seattle to Joplin?

The estimated flight time from Seattle Boeing Field to Joplin Regional Airport is 3 hours and 29 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Seattle Boeing Field (BFI) and Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)

On average, flying from Seattle to Joplin generates about 185 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 185 kilograms equals 407 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Seattle to Joplin

See the map of the shortest flight path between Seattle Boeing Field (BFI) and Joplin Regional Airport (JLN).

Airport information

Origin Seattle Boeing Field
City: Seattle, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BFI
ICAO Code: KBFI
Coordinates: 47°31′47″N, 122°18′7″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