How far is Los Angeles, CA, from Joplin, MO?
The distance between Joplin (Joplin Regional Airport) and Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) is 1361 miles / 2191 kilometers / 1183 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Joplin (JLN) to Los Angeles (LAX) is 1572 miles / 2530 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 10 minutes.
Joplin Regional Airport – Los Angeles International Airport
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Distance from Joplin to Los Angeles
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Joplin to Los Angeles. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1361.470 miles
- 2191.074 kilometers
- 1183.085 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- 1358.570 miles
- 2186.407 kilometers
- 1180.565 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 Los Angeles?
The estimated flight time from Joplin Regional Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is 3 hours and 4 minutes.
What is the time difference between Joplin and Los Angeles?
The time difference between Joplin and Los Angeles is 2 hours. Los Angeles is 2 hours behind Joplin.
Flight carbon footprint between Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
On average, flying from Joplin to Los Angeles generates about 171 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 171 kilograms equals 376 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 Los Angeles
See the map of the shortest flight path between Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
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 | Los Angeles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Los Angeles, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | LAX |
| ICAO Code: | KLAX |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″W |