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How far is Richmond, VA, from Joplin, MO?

The distance between Joplin (Joplin Regional Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 945 miles / 1521 kilometers / 821 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Joplin (JLN) to Richmond (RIC) is 1117 miles / 1797 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 42 minutes.

Joplin Regional Airport – Richmond International Airport

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Distance from Joplin to Richmond

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 945.033 miles
  • 1520.884 kilometers
  • 821.211 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
  • 942.817 miles
  • 1517.317 kilometers
  • 819.286 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 Richmond?

The estimated flight time from Joplin Regional Airport to Richmond International Airport is 2 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)

On average, flying from Joplin to Richmond generates about 147 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 147 kilograms equals 324 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 Richmond

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

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 Richmond International Airport
City: Richmond, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RIC
ICAO Code: KRIC
Coordinates: 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″W