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How far is Louisville, KY, from Joplin, MO?

The distance between Joplin (Joplin Regional Airport) and Louisville (Louisville International Airport) is 485 miles / 781 kilometers / 422 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Joplin (JLN) to Louisville (SDF) is 554 miles / 892 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 18 minutes.

Joplin Regional Airport – Louisville International Airport

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Distance from Joplin to Louisville

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 485.354 miles
  • 781.101 kilometers
  • 421.761 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
  • 484.249 miles
  • 779.323 kilometers
  • 420.800 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 Louisville?

The estimated flight time from Joplin Regional Airport to Louisville International Airport is 1 hour and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) and Louisville International Airport (SDF)

On average, flying from Joplin to Louisville generates about 96 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 96 kilograms equals 213 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 Louisville

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

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 Louisville International Airport
City: Louisville, KY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SDF
ICAO Code: KSDF
Coordinates: 38°10′27″N, 85°44′9″W