How far is Fort Myers, FL, from Houston, TX?
The distance between Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) and Fort Myers (Southwest Florida International Airport) is 861 miles / 1386 kilometers / 748 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Houston (IAH) to Fort Myers (RSW) is 1105 miles / 1778 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 15 minutes.
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport – Southwest Florida International Airport
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Distance from Houston to Fort Myers
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Houston to Fort Myers. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 861.090 miles
- 1385.791 kilometers
- 748.267 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- 859.825 miles
- 1383.754 kilometers
- 747.167 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 Houston to Fort Myers?
The estimated flight time from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Southwest Florida International Airport is 2 hours and 7 minutes.
What is the time difference between Houston and Fort Myers?
The time difference between Houston and Fort Myers is 1 hour. Fort Myers is 1 hour ahead of Houston.
Flight carbon footprint between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW)
On average, flying from Houston to Fort Myers generates about 140 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 140 kilograms equals 309 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Houston to Fort Myers
See the map of the shortest flight path between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW).
Airport information
| Origin | Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Houston, TX |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAH |
| ICAO Code: | KIAH |
| Coordinates: | 29°59′3″N, 95°20′29″W |
| 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 |
Airlines flying from Houston (IAH) to Fort Myers (RSW)
| United Airlines |