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How far is Joplin, MO, from San Luis Obispo, CA?

The distance between San Luis Obispo (San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport) and Joplin (Joplin Regional Airport) is 1462 miles / 2354 kilometers / 1271 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Luis Obispo (SBP) to Joplin (JLN) is 1699 miles / 2734 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 13 minutes.

San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport – Joplin Regional Airport

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Distance from San Luis Obispo to Joplin

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1462.420 miles
  • 2353.537 kilometers
  • 1270.808 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
  • 1459.132 miles
  • 2348.246 kilometers
  • 1267.951 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 San Luis Obispo to Joplin?

The estimated flight time from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Joplin Regional Airport is 3 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) and Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)

On average, flying from San Luis Obispo to Joplin generates about 177 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 177 kilograms equals 390 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from San Luis Obispo to Joplin

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) and Joplin Regional Airport (JLN).

Airport information

Origin San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
City: San Luis Obispo, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SBP
ICAO Code: KSBP
Coordinates: 35°14′12″N, 120°38′31″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