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How far is Fort Myers, FL, from Detroit, MI?

The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Fort Myers (Southwest Florida International Airport) is 1084 miles / 1745 kilometers / 942 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Detroit (DTW) to Fort Myers (RSW) is 1284 miles / 2066 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 53 minutes.

Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Southwest Florida International Airport

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Distance from Detroit to Fort Myers

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1084.353 miles
  • 1745.096 kilometers
  • 942.277 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
  • 1086.892 miles
  • 1749.184 kilometers
  • 944.484 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 Detroit to Fort Myers?

The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Southwest Florida International Airport is 2 hours and 33 minutes.

What is the time difference between Detroit and Fort Myers?

There is no time difference between Detroit and Fort Myers.

Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW)

On average, flying from Detroit to Fort Myers generates about 156 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 156 kilograms equals 344 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW).

Airport information

Origin Detroit Metropolitan Airport
City: Detroit, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DTW
ICAO Code: KDTW
Coordinates: 42°12′44″N, 83°21′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

Airlines flying from Detroit (DTW) to Fort Myers (RSW)

Delta Air Lines
Spirit Airlines