How far is Joplin, MO, from Louisville, KY?
The distance between Louisville (Louisville International Airport) and Joplin (Joplin Regional Airport) is 485 miles / 781 kilometers / 422 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Louisville (SDF) to Joplin (JLN) is 554 miles / 892 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 20 minutes.
Louisville International Airport – Joplin Regional Airport
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Distance from Louisville to Joplin
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Louisville to Joplin. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 485.354 miles
- 781.101 kilometers
- 421.761 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- 484.249 miles
- 779.323 kilometers
- 420.800 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 Louisville to Joplin?
The estimated flight time from Louisville International Airport to Joplin Regional Airport is 1 hour and 25 minutes.
What is the time difference between Louisville and Joplin?
The time difference between Louisville and Joplin is 1 hour. Joplin is 1 hour behind Louisville.
Flight carbon footprint between Louisville International Airport (SDF) and Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)
On average, flying from Louisville to Joplin generates about 96 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 96 kilograms equals 213 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Louisville to Joplin
See the map of the shortest flight path between Louisville International Airport (SDF) and Joplin Regional Airport (JLN).
Airport information
| Origin | Louisville International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Louisville, KY |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SDF |
| ICAO Code: | KSDF |
| Coordinates: | 38°10′27″N, 85°44′9″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 |