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How far is Fort Myers, FL, from Champaign, IL?

The distance between Champaign (University of Illinois Willard Airport) and Fort Myers (Southwest Florida International Airport) is 1003 miles / 1615 kilometers / 872 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Champaign (CMI) to Fort Myers (RSW) is 1202 miles / 1934 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 57 minutes.

University of Illinois Willard Airport – Southwest Florida International Airport

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Distance from Champaign to Fort Myers

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1003.481 miles
  • 1614.946 kilometers
  • 872.001 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
  • 1005.389 miles
  • 1618.017 kilometers
  • 873.659 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 Champaign to Fort Myers?

The estimated flight time from University of Illinois Willard Airport to Southwest Florida International Airport is 2 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) and Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW)

On average, flying from Champaign to Fort Myers generates about 151 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 151 kilograms equals 333 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) and Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW).

Airport information

Origin University of Illinois Willard Airport
City: Champaign, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CMI
ICAO Code: KCMI
Coordinates: 40°2′21″N, 88°16′41″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