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How far is Fort Myers, FL, from Grand Rapids, MI?

The distance between Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) and Fort Myers (Southwest Florida International Airport) is 1147 miles / 1845 kilometers / 996 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Grand Rapids (GRR) to Fort Myers (RSW) is 1388 miles / 2233 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 25 hours 45 minutes.

Gerald R. Ford International Airport – Southwest Florida International Airport

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Distance from Grand Rapids to Fort Myers

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1146.587 miles
  • 1845.254 kilometers
  • 996.357 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
  • 1149.067 miles
  • 1849.244 kilometers
  • 998.512 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 Rapids to Fort Myers?

The estimated flight time from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Southwest Florida International Airport is 2 hours and 40 minutes.

What is the time difference between Grand Rapids and Fort Myers?

There is no time difference between Grand Rapids and Fort Myers.

Flight carbon footprint between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW)

On average, flying from Grand Rapids to Fort Myers generates about 159 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 159 kilograms equals 351 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 Rapids to Fort Myers

See the map of the shortest flight path between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW).

Airport information

Origin Gerald R. Ford International Airport
City: Grand Rapids, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GRR
ICAO Code: KGRR
Coordinates: 42°52′50″N, 85°31′22″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