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How far is Sacramento, CA, from Joplin, MO?

The distance between Joplin (Joplin Regional Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento Mather Airport) is 1464 miles / 2355 kilometers / 1272 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Joplin (JLN) to Sacramento (MHR) is 1848 miles / 2974 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 1 minutes.

Joplin Regional Airport – Sacramento Mather Airport

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Distance from Joplin to Sacramento

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1463.553 miles
  • 2355.360 kilometers
  • 1271.793 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
  • 1460.101 miles
  • 2349.804 kilometers
  • 1268.793 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 Sacramento?

The estimated flight time from Joplin Regional Airport to Sacramento Mather Airport is 3 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) and Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR)

On average, flying from Joplin to Sacramento generates about 177 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 177 kilograms equals 391 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 Sacramento

See the map of the shortest flight path between Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) and Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR).

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 Sacramento Mather Airport
City: Sacramento, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MHR
ICAO Code: KMHR
Coordinates: 38°33′14″N, 121°17′52″W