How far is Houston, TX, from Joplin, MO?
The distance between Joplin (Joplin Regional Airport) and Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) is 496 miles / 799 kilometers / 431 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Joplin (JLN) to Houston (IAH) is 592 miles / 953 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 3 minutes.
Joplin Regional Airport – Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport
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Distance from Joplin to Houston
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Joplin to Houston. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 496.355 miles
- 798.807 kilometers
- 431.321 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- 497.586 miles
- 800.787 kilometers
- 432.390 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 Houston?
The estimated flight time from Joplin Regional Airport to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport is 1 hour and 26 minutes.
What is the time difference between Joplin and Houston?
Flight carbon footprint between Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) and Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
On average, flying from Joplin to Houston generates about 98 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 98 kilograms equals 216 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 Houston
See the map of the shortest flight path between Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) and Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).
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 | Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Houston, TX |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | IAH |
| ICAO Code: | KIAH |
| Coordinates: | 29°59′3″N, 95°20′29″W |