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How far is State College, PA, from Joplin, MO?

The distance between Joplin (Joplin Regional Airport) and State College (University Park Airport) is 930 miles / 1497 kilometers / 808 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Joplin (JLN) to State College (SCE) is 1043 miles / 1679 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 30 minutes.

Joplin Regional Airport – University Park Airport

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808
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Distance from Joplin to State College

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 930.130 miles
  • 1496.900 kilometers
  • 808.261 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
  • 928.144 miles
  • 1493.702 kilometers
  • 806.535 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 State College?

The estimated flight time from Joplin Regional Airport to University Park Airport is 2 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) and University Park Airport (SCE)

On average, flying from Joplin to State College generates about 146 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 146 kilograms equals 322 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 State College

See the map of the shortest flight path between Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) and University Park Airport (SCE).

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 University Park Airport
City: State College, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SCE
ICAO Code: KUNV
Coordinates: 40°50′57″N, 77°50′55″W