There are
1,563 mi
from San Diego, CA to Joplin, MO
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 3 hours to go from San Diego, California to Joplin, Missouri.
The flight distance (direct flight from San Diego, CA to Joplin, MO) is 1,314.75 mi.
1,563 mi = 1.61 kms