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How far is Columbia, SC, from Joplin, MO?

The distance between Joplin (Joplin Regional Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 785 miles / 1263 kilometers / 682 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Joplin (JLN) to Columbia (CAE) is 943 miles / 1517 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 59 minutes.

Joplin Regional Airport – Columbia Metropolitan Airport

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785
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1263
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682
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Distance from Joplin to Columbia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 784.901 miles
  • 1263.176 kilometers
  • 682.061 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
  • 783.416 miles
  • 1260.785 kilometers
  • 680.770 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 Columbia?

The estimated flight time from Joplin Regional Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 1 hour and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)

On average, flying from Joplin to Columbia generates about 133 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 133 kilograms equals 294 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 Columbia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).

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 Columbia Metropolitan Airport
City: Columbia, SC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CAE
ICAO Code: KCAE
Coordinates: 33°56′19″N, 81°7′10″W