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How far is Fort Myers, FL, from Brainerd, MN?

The distance between Brainerd (Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport) and Fort Myers (Southwest Florida International Airport) is 1529 miles / 2461 kilometers / 1329 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Brainerd (BRD) to Fort Myers (RSW) is 1852 miles / 2981 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 49 minutes.

Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport – Southwest Florida International Airport

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Distance from Brainerd to Fort Myers

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1529.054 miles
  • 2460.775 kilometers
  • 1328.712 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
  • 1530.842 miles
  • 2463.652 kilometers
  • 1330.266 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 Brainerd to Fort Myers?

The estimated flight time from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport to Southwest Florida International Airport is 3 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) and Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW)

On average, flying from Brainerd to Fort Myers generates about 181 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 181 kilograms equals 400 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) and Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW).

Airport information

Origin Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
City: Brainerd, MN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BRD
ICAO Code: KBRD
Coordinates: 46°23′53″N, 94°8′17″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