How far is Fort Myers, FL, from Cape Town?
The distance between Cape Town (Cape Town International Airport) and Fort Myers (Southwest Florida International Airport) is 7772 miles / 12507 kilometers / 6753 nautical miles.
Cape Town International Airport – Southwest Florida International Airport
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Distance from Cape Town to Fort Myers
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cape Town to Fort Myers. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7771.647 miles
- 12507.253 kilometers
- 6753.376 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- 7774.352 miles
- 12511.607 kilometers
- 6755.728 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 Cape Town to Fort Myers?
The estimated flight time from Cape Town International Airport to Southwest Florida International Airport is 15 hours and 12 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cape Town and Fort Myers?
Flight carbon footprint between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW)
On average, flying from Cape Town to Fort Myers generates about 965 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 965 kilograms equals 2 128 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Cape Town to Fort Myers
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW).
Airport information
| Origin | Cape Town International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cape Town |
| Country: | South Africa  |
| IATA Code: | CPT |
| ICAO Code: | FACT |
| Coordinates: | 33°57′53″S, 18°36′6″E |
| Destination | Southwest Florida International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fort Myers, FL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RSW |
| ICAO Code: | KRSW |
| Coordinates: | 26°32′10″N, 81°45′18″W |