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

The distance between Modesto (Modesto City–County Airport) and Joplin (Joplin Regional Airport) is 1451 miles / 2336 kilometers / 1261 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Modesto (MOD) to Joplin (JLN) is 1762 miles / 2836 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 0 minutes.

Modesto City–County Airport – Joplin Regional Airport

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1261
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Distance from Modesto to Joplin

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1451.290 miles
  • 2335.625 kilometers
  • 1261.137 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
  • 1447.881 miles
  • 2330.139 kilometers
  • 1258.175 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 Modesto to Joplin?

The estimated flight time from Modesto City–County Airport to Joplin Regional Airport is 3 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Modesto City–County Airport (MOD) and Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)

On average, flying from Modesto to Joplin generates about 176 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 176 kilograms equals 389 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Modesto to Joplin

See the map of the shortest flight path between Modesto City–County Airport (MOD) and Joplin Regional Airport (JLN).

Airport information

Origin Modesto City–County Airport
City: Modesto, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MOD
ICAO Code: KMOD
Coordinates: 37°37′32″N, 120°57′14″W
Destination 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