How far is Joplin, MO, from Rochester, MN?
The distance between Rochester (Rochester International Airport) and Joplin (Joplin Regional Airport) is 478 miles / 769 kilometers / 415 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rochester (RST) to Joplin (JLN) is 549 miles / 883 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 2 minutes.
Rochester International Airport – Joplin Regional Airport
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Distance from Rochester to Joplin
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rochester to Joplin. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 477.880 miles
- 769.074 kilometers
- 415.267 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- 478.436 miles
- 769.969 kilometers
- 415.750 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 Rochester to Joplin?
The estimated flight time from Rochester International Airport to Joplin Regional Airport is 1 hour and 24 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rochester and Joplin?
Flight carbon footprint between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)
On average, flying from Rochester to Joplin generates about 95 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 95 kilograms equals 210 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Rochester to Joplin
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Joplin Regional Airport (JLN).
Airport information
| Origin | Rochester International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rochester, MN |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RST |
| ICAO Code: | KRST |
| Coordinates: | 43°54′29″N, 92°30′0″W |
| Destination | Joplin Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Joplin, MO |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | JLN |
| ICAO Code: | KJLN |
| Coordinates: | 37°9′6″N, 94°29′53″W |