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How far is Fort Myers, FL, from Birmingham, AL?

The distance between Birmingham (Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport) and Fort Myers (Southwest Florida International Airport) is 569 miles / 916 kilometers / 494 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Birmingham (BHM) to Fort Myers (RSW) is 672 miles / 1081 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 7 minutes.

Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport – Southwest Florida International Airport

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Distance from Birmingham to Fort Myers

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Birmingham to Fort Myers. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 568.978 miles
  • 915.682 kilometers
  • 494.429 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
  • 569.939 miles
  • 917.228 kilometers
  • 495.264 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 Birmingham to Fort Myers?

The estimated flight time from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Southwest Florida International Airport is 1 hour and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW)

On average, flying from Birmingham to Fort Myers generates about 109 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 109 kilograms equals 240 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Birmingham to Fort Myers

See the map of the shortest flight path between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW).

Airport information

Origin Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport
City: Birmingham, AL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BHM
ICAO Code: KBHM
Coordinates: 33°33′46″N, 86°45′12″W
Destination Southwest Florida International Airport
City: Fort Myers, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RSW
ICAO Code: KRSW
Coordinates: 26°32′10″N, 81°45′18″W