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How far is Columbus, OH, from Joplin, MO?

The distance between Joplin (Joplin Regional Airport) and Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) is 653 miles / 1051 kilometers / 568 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Joplin (JLN) to Columbus (LCK) is 716 miles / 1153 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 24 minutes.

Joplin Regional Airport – Rickenbacker International Airport

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Distance from Joplin to Columbus

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 653.081 miles
  • 1051.031 kilometers
  • 567.512 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
  • 651.718 miles
  • 1048.838 kilometers
  • 566.327 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 Columbus?

The estimated flight time from Joplin Regional Airport to Rickenbacker International Airport is 1 hour and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)

On average, flying from Joplin to Columbus generates about 119 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 119 kilograms equals 263 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 Columbus

See the map of the shortest flight path between Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK).

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 Rickenbacker International Airport
City: Columbus, OH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LCK
ICAO Code: KLCK
Coordinates: 39°48′49″N, 82°55′40″W