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How far is Grand Rapids, MI, from Joplin, MO?

The distance between Joplin (Joplin Regional Airport) and Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) is 618 miles / 995 kilometers / 537 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Joplin (JLN) to Grand Rapids (GRR) is 739 miles / 1190 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 46 minutes.

Joplin Regional Airport – Gerald R. Ford International Airport

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Distance from Joplin to Grand Rapids

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 618.193 miles
  • 994.885 kilometers
  • 537.195 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
  • 617.645 miles
  • 994.003 kilometers
  • 536.718 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 Grand Rapids?

The estimated flight time from Joplin Regional Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport is 1 hour and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)

On average, flying from Joplin to Grand Rapids generates about 115 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 115 kilograms equals 254 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 Grand Rapids

See the map of the shortest flight path between Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR).

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 Gerald R. Ford International Airport
City: Grand Rapids, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GRR
ICAO Code: KGRR
Coordinates: 42°52′50″N, 85°31′22″W