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How far is Fort Myers, FL, from Grand Island, NE?

The distance between Grand Island (Central Nebraska Regional Airport) and Fort Myers (Southwest Florida International Airport) is 1373 miles / 2209 kilometers / 1193 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Grand Island (GRI) to Fort Myers (RSW) is 1681 miles / 2706 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 49 minutes.

Central Nebraska Regional Airport – Southwest Florida International Airport

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1373
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2209
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1193
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Distance from Grand Island to Fort Myers

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1372.732 miles
  • 2209.197 kilometers
  • 1192.871 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
  • 1373.122 miles
  • 2209.826 kilometers
  • 1193.210 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 Grand Island to Fort Myers?

The estimated flight time from Central Nebraska Regional Airport to Southwest Florida International Airport is 3 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) and Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW)

On average, flying from Grand Island to Fort Myers generates about 171 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 171 kilograms equals 378 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Grand Island to Fort Myers

See the map of the shortest flight path between Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) and Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW).

Airport information

Origin Central Nebraska Regional Airport
City: Grand Island, NE
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GRI
ICAO Code: KGRI
Coordinates: 40°58′2″N, 98°18′34″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