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How far is Springfield, IL, from Joplin, MO?

The distance between Joplin (Joplin Regional Airport) and Springfield (Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport) is 320 miles / 516 kilometers / 278 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Joplin (JLN) to Springfield (SPI) is 393 miles / 633 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 26 minutes.

Joplin Regional Airport – Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

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Distance from Joplin to Springfield

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 320.480 miles
  • 515.762 kilometers
  • 278.489 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
  • 320.150 miles
  • 515.231 kilometers
  • 278.203 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 Springfield?

The estimated flight time from Joplin Regional Airport to Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport is 1 hour and 6 minutes.

What is the time difference between Joplin and Springfield?

There is no time difference between Joplin and Springfield.

Flight carbon footprint between Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) and Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)

On average, flying from Joplin to Springfield generates about 72 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 72 kilograms equals 159 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 Springfield

See the map of the shortest flight path between Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) and Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI).

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 Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
City: Springfield, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SPI
ICAO Code: KSPI
Coordinates: 39°50′38″N, 89°40′40″W