Distance between Los Angeles, CA (LAX) and Joplin, MO (JLN)
Flight distance from Los Angeles to Joplin (Los Angeles International Airport – Joplin Regional Airport) is 1361 miles / 2191 kilometers / 1183 nautical miles. Estimated flight time is 3 hours 4 minutes.
Driving distance from Los Angeles (LAX) to Joplin (JLN) is 1571 miles / 2528 kilometers and travel time by car is about 25 hours 48 minutes.
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Shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Joplin Regional Airport (JLN).
How far is Joplin from Los Angeles?
There are several ways to calculate distances between Los Angeles and Joplin. Here are two common methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1361.470 miles
- 2191.074 kilometers
- 1183.085 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth’s surface, using an ellipsoidal model of the earth.
Haversine formula- 1358.570 miles
- 2186.407 kilometers
- 1180.565 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).
Airport information
| A | Los Angeles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Los Angeles, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LAX |
| ICAO Code: | KLAX |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″W |
| B | Joplin Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Joplin, MO |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | JLN |
| ICAO Code: | KJLN |
| Coordinates: | 37°9′6″N, 94°29′53″W |
Time difference and current local times
The time difference between Los Angeles and Joplin is 2 hours. Joplin is 2 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
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Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 171 kg (376 pounds).
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Los Angeles (LAX) → Joplin (JLN).
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