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

The distance between Joplin (Joplin Regional Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) is 1479 miles / 2380 kilometers / 1285 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Joplin (JLN) to Sacramento (SMF) is 1857 miles / 2989 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 5 minutes.

Joplin Regional Airport – Sacramento International 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)
  • 1478.593 miles
  • 2379.565 kilometers
  • 1284.862 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
  • 1475.105 miles
  • 2373.951 kilometers
  • 1281.831 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 International Airport is 3 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF)

On average, flying from Joplin to Sacramento generates about 178 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 178 kilograms equals 393 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 International Airport (SMF).

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 International Airport
City: Sacramento, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SMF
ICAO Code: KSMF
Coordinates: 38°41′43″N, 121°35′27″W