Distance between Chicago, IL (MDW) and Fort Myers, FL (RSW)
Distance from Chicago to Fort Myers (Midway International Airport – Southwest Florida International Airport) is 1105 miles / 1778 kilometers / 960 nautical miles.
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How far is Fort Myers from Chicago?
There are several ways to calculate distances between Chicago and Fort Myers. Here are two common methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1105.098 miles
- 1778.483 kilometers
- 960.304 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth’s surface, using an ellipsoidal model of the earth.
Haversine formula- 1107.280 miles
- 1781.995 kilometers
- 962.200 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).
Flight duration
Estimated flight time from Midway International Airport (MDW) to Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) is 2 hours 35 minutes.
Time difference and current local times
The time difference between Chicago and Fort Myers is 1 hour. Fort Myers is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
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Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 157 kg (346 pounds).
Airport information
| A | Midway International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MDW |
| ICAO Code: | KMDW |
| Coordinates: | 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″W |
| B | 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 |
Chicago to Fort Myers flight path
Shortest flight path between Midway International Airport (MDW) and Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW).
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