How far is Fort Myers, FL, from Jackson, MS?
The distance between Jackson (Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport) and Fort Myers (Southwest Florida International Airport) is 640 miles / 1030 kilometers / 556 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Jackson (JAN) to Fort Myers (RSW) is 837 miles / 1347 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 44 minutes.
Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport – Southwest Florida International Airport
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Distance from Jackson to Fort Myers
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Jackson to Fort Myers. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 639.844 miles
- 1029.729 kilometers
- 556.009 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- 639.875 miles
- 1029.779 kilometers
- 556.036 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 Jackson to Fort Myers?
The estimated flight time from Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport to Southwest Florida International Airport is 1 hour and 42 minutes.
What is the time difference between Jackson and Fort Myers?
The time difference between Jackson and Fort Myers is 1 hour. Fort Myers is 1 hour ahead of Jackson.
Flight carbon footprint between Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) and Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW)
On average, flying from Jackson to Fort Myers generates about 118 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 118 kilograms equals 259 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Jackson to Fort Myers
See the map of the shortest flight path between Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) and Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW).
Airport information
| Origin | Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Jackson, MS |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | JAN |
| ICAO Code: | KJAN |
| Coordinates: | 32°18′40″N, 90°4′33″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 |