How far is Decatur, IL, from Joplin, MO?

The distance between Joplin (Joplin Regional Airport) and Decatur (Decatur Airport) is 357 miles / 574 kilometers / 310 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Joplin (JLN) to Decatur (DEC) is 428 miles / 688 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 1 minutes.

Distance from Joplin to Decatur

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 356.925 miles
• 574.415 kilometers
• 310.159 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

• 356.459 miles
• 573.666 kilometers
• 309.755 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 Decatur?

The estimated flight time from Joplin Regional Airport to Decatur Airport is 1 hour and 10 minutes.

What is the time difference between Joplin and Decatur?

There is no time difference between Joplin and Decatur.

Flight carbon footprint between Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) and Decatur Airport (DEC)

On average, flying from Joplin to Decatur generates about 78 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 78 kilograms equals 171 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 Decatur

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

Airport information

Origin	Joplin Regional Airport
City:	Joplin, MO
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	JLN
ICAO Code:	KJLN
Coordinates:	37°9′6″N, 94°29′53″W

Destination	Decatur Airport
City:	Decatur, IL
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	DEC
ICAO Code:	KDEC
Coordinates:	39°50′4″N, 88°51′56″W