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How far is Wainwright, AK, from Joplin, MO?

The distance between Joplin (Joplin Regional Airport) and Wainwright (Wainwright Airport) is 3268 miles / 5260 kilometers / 2840 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Joplin (JLN) to Wainwright (AIN) is 4149 miles / 6677 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 87 hours 34 minutes.

Joplin Regional Airport – Wainwright Airport

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2840
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Distance from Joplin to Wainwright

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3268.167 miles
  • 5259.605 kilometers
  • 2839.959 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
  • 3261.608 miles
  • 5249.050 kilometers
  • 2834.260 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 Joplin to Wainwright?

The estimated flight time from Joplin Regional Airport to Wainwright Airport is 6 hours and 41 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) and Wainwright Airport (AIN)

On average, flying from Joplin to Wainwright generates about 366 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 366 kilograms equals 808 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Joplin to Wainwright

See the map of the shortest flight path between Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) and Wainwright Airport (AIN).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Wainwright Airport
City: Wainwright, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: AIN
ICAO Code: PAWI
Coordinates: 70°38′16″N, 159°59′41″W