How far is Fort Myers, FL, from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Fort Myers (Southwest Florida International Airport) is 1105 miles / 1778 kilometers / 960 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Fort Myers (RSW) is 1271 miles / 2045 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 0 minutes.
Chicago Midway International Airport – Southwest Florida International Airport
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Distance from Chicago to Fort Myers
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Fort Myers. Here are two standard 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 planet.
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).
How long does it take to fly from Chicago to Fort Myers?
The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Southwest Florida International Airport is 2 hours and 35 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Fort Myers?
The time difference between Chicago and Fort Myers is 1 hour. Fort Myers is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW)
On average, flying from Chicago to Fort Myers generates about 157 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 157 kilograms equals 346 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Chicago to Fort Myers
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW).
Airport information
| Origin | Chicago Midway International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MDW |
| ICAO Code: | KMDW |
| Coordinates: | 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″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 Chicago (MDW) to Fort Myers (RSW)
| AirTran Airways |
| Southwest Airlines |