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How far is Wales, AK, from Joplin, MO?

The distance between Joplin (Joplin Regional Airport) and Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) is 3461 miles / 5570 kilometers / 3008 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Joplin (JLN) to Wales (WAA) is 4425 miles / 7121 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 175 hours 49 minutes.

Joplin Regional Airport – Wales Airport (Alaska)

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Distance from Joplin to Wales

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3461.337 miles
  • 5570.481 kilometers
  • 3007.819 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
  • 3453.638 miles
  • 5558.091 kilometers
  • 3001.129 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 Wales?

The estimated flight time from Joplin Regional Airport to Wales Airport (Alaska) is 7 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA)

On average, flying from Joplin to Wales generates about 390 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 390 kilograms equals 860 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 Wales

See the map of the shortest flight path between Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA).

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 Wales Airport (Alaska)
City: Wales, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: WAA
ICAO Code: PAIW
Coordinates: 65°37′21″N, 168°5′42″W