How far is Lexington, KY, from Joplin, MO?
The distance between Joplin (Joplin Regional Airport) and Lexington (Lexington Blue Grass Airport) is 546 miles / 879 kilometers / 474 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Joplin (JLN) to Lexington (LEX) is 618 miles / 995 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 30 minutes.
Joplin Regional Airport – Lexington Blue Grass Airport
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Distance from Joplin to Lexington
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Joplin to Lexington. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 546.008 miles
- 878.715 kilometers
- 474.468 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- 544.747 miles
- 876.685 kilometers
- 473.372 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 Lexington?
The estimated flight time from Joplin Regional Airport to Lexington Blue Grass Airport is 1 hour and 32 minutes.
What is the time difference between Joplin and Lexington?
The time difference between Joplin and Lexington is 1 hour. Lexington is 1 hour ahead of Joplin.
Flight carbon footprint between Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) and Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX)
On average, flying from Joplin to Lexington generates about 105 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 105 kilograms equals 232 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 Lexington
See the map of the shortest flight path between Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) and Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX).
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 | Lexington Blue Grass Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lexington, KY |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | LEX |
| ICAO Code: | KLEX |
| Coordinates: | 38°2′11″N, 84°36′21″W |