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How far is Fort Myers, FL, from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Fort Myers (Southwest Florida International Airport) is 891 miles / 1433 kilometers / 774 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Washington D.C. (IAD) to Fort Myers (RSW) is 1046 miles / 1683 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 33 minutes.

Washington Dulles International Airport – Southwest Florida International Airport

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Distance from Washington D.C. to Fort Myers

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 890.663 miles
  • 1433.383 kilometers
  • 773.965 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
  • 892.689 miles
  • 1436.644 kilometers
  • 775.726 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 Washington D.C. to Fort Myers?

The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Southwest Florida International Airport is 2 hours and 11 minutes.

What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Fort Myers?

There is no time difference between Washington D.C. and Fort Myers.

Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Fort Myers generates about 143 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 143 kilograms equals 315 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Washington D.C. to Fort Myers

See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW).

Airport information

Origin Washington Dulles International Airport
City: Washington D.C.
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAD
ICAO Code: KIAD
Coordinates: 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″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