How far is Joplin, MO, from Sacramento, CA?
The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and Joplin (Joplin Regional Airport) is 1479 miles / 2380 kilometers / 1285 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Sacramento (SMF) to Joplin (JLN) is 1854 miles / 2984 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 9 minutes.
Sacramento International Airport – Joplin Regional Airport
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Distance from Sacramento to Joplin
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sacramento to Joplin. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1478.593 miles
- 2379.565 kilometers
- 1284.862 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- 1475.105 miles
- 2373.951 kilometers
- 1281.831 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 Sacramento to Joplin?
The estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport to Joplin Regional Airport is 3 hours and 17 minutes.
What is the time difference between Sacramento and Joplin?
The time difference between Sacramento and Joplin is 2 hours. Joplin is 2 hours ahead of Sacramento.
Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)
On average, flying from Sacramento to Joplin generates about 178 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 178 kilograms equals 393 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Sacramento to Joplin
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Joplin Regional Airport (JLN).
Airport information
| Origin | Sacramento International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sacramento, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SMF |
| ICAO Code: | KSMF |
| Coordinates: | 38°41′43″N, 121°35′27″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 |