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

The distance between Kotzebue (Ralph Wien Memorial Airport) and Joplin (Joplin Regional Airport) is 3307 miles / 5323 kilometers / 2874 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kotzebue (OTZ) to Joplin (JLN) is 4331 miles / 6970 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 160 hours 5 minutes.

Ralph Wien Memorial Airport – Joplin Regional Airport

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Distance from Kotzebue to Joplin

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3307.380 miles
  • 5322.713 kilometers
  • 2874.035 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
  • 3300.375 miles
  • 5311.439 kilometers
  • 2867.948 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 Kotzebue to Joplin?

The estimated flight time from Ralph Wien Memorial Airport to Joplin Regional Airport is 6 hours and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ) and Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)

On average, flying from Kotzebue to Joplin generates about 371 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 371 kilograms equals 818 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kotzebue to Joplin

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ) and Joplin Regional Airport (JLN).

Airport information

Origin Ralph Wien Memorial Airport
City: Kotzebue, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: OTZ
ICAO Code: PAOT
Coordinates: 66°53′4″N, 162°35′56″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