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How far is Fort Myers, FL, from North Platte, NE?

The distance between North Platte (North Platte Regional Airport) and Fort Myers (Southwest Florida International Airport) is 1476 miles / 2375 kilometers / 1282 nautical miles.

The driving distance from North Platte (LBF) to Fort Myers (RSW) is 1806 miles / 2906 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 49 minutes.

North Platte Regional Airport – Southwest Florida International Airport

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Distance from North Platte to Fort Myers

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1475.848 miles
  • 2375.147 kilometers
  • 1282.477 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
  • 1475.841 miles
  • 2375.135 kilometers
  • 1282.470 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 North Platte to Fort Myers?

The estimated flight time from North Platte Regional Airport to Southwest Florida International Airport is 3 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between North Platte Regional Airport (LBF) and Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW)

On average, flying from North Platte to Fort Myers generates about 178 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 178 kilograms equals 392 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from North Platte to Fort Myers

See the map of the shortest flight path between North Platte Regional Airport (LBF) and Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW).

Airport information

Origin North Platte Regional Airport
City: North Platte, NE
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LBF
ICAO Code: KLBF
Coordinates: 41°7′34″N, 100°41′2″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