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How far is Fort Myers, FL, from Mobile, AL?

The distance between Mobile (Mobile Regional Airport) and Fort Myers (Southwest Florida International Airport) is 487 miles / 784 kilometers / 423 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Mobile (MOB) to Fort Myers (RSW) is 663 miles / 1067 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 2 minutes.

Mobile Regional Airport – Southwest Florida International Airport

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Distance from Mobile to Fort Myers

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 486.970 miles
  • 783.703 kilometers
  • 423.166 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
  • 486.925 miles
  • 783.630 kilometers
  • 423.126 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 Mobile to Fort Myers?

The estimated flight time from Mobile Regional Airport to Southwest Florida International Airport is 1 hour and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Mobile Regional Airport (MOB) and Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW)

On average, flying from Mobile to Fort Myers generates about 97 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 97 kilograms equals 213 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Mobile to Fort Myers

See the map of the shortest flight path between Mobile Regional Airport (MOB) and Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW).

Airport information

Origin Mobile Regional Airport
City: Mobile, AL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MOB
ICAO Code: KMOB
Coordinates: 30°41′28″N, 88°14′34″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