Air Miles Calculator logo

How far is Memphis, TN, from Joplin, MO?

The distance between Joplin (Joplin Regional Airport) and Memphis (Memphis International Airport) is 292 miles / 470 kilometers / 254 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Joplin (JLN) to Memphis (MEM) is 365 miles / 588 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 25 minutes.

Joplin Regional Airport – Memphis International Airport

Distance arrow
292
Miles
Distance arrow
470
Kilometers
Distance arrow
254
Nautical miles

Search flights

Distance from Joplin to Memphis

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 291.783 miles
  • 469.579 kilometers
  • 253.552 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
  • 291.437 miles
  • 469.022 kilometers
  • 253.252 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 Memphis?

The estimated flight time from Joplin Regional Airport to Memphis International Airport is 1 hour and 3 minutes.

What is the time difference between Joplin and Memphis?

There is no time difference between Joplin and Memphis.

Flight carbon footprint between Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) and Memphis International Airport (MEM)

On average, flying from Joplin to Memphis generates about 68 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 68 kilograms equals 150 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 Memphis

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

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 Memphis International Airport
City: Memphis, TN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MEM
ICAO Code: KMEM
Coordinates: 35°2′32″N, 89°58′36″W