How far is Kansas City, MO, from Joplin, MO?
The distance between Joplin (Joplin Regional Airport) and Kansas City (Kansas City International Airport) is 148 miles / 239 kilometers / 129 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Joplin (JLN) to Kansas City (MCI) is 167 miles / 268 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 3 hours 18 minutes.
Joplin Regional Airport – Kansas City International Airport
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Distance from Joplin to Kansas City
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Joplin to Kansas City. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 148.466 miles
- 238.932 kilometers
- 129.013 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- 148.722 miles
- 239.344 kilometers
- 129.236 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 Kansas City?
The estimated flight time from Joplin Regional Airport to Kansas City International Airport is 46 minutes.
What is the time difference between Joplin and Kansas City?
Flight carbon footprint between Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) and Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
On average, flying from Joplin to Kansas City generates about 47 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 47 kilograms equals 103 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 Kansas City
See the map of the shortest flight path between Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) and Kansas City International Airport (MCI).
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 | Kansas City International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kansas City, MO |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MCI |
| ICAO Code: | KMCI |
| Coordinates: | 39°17′51″N, 94°42′50″W |