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How far is Fort Myers, FL, from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Fort Myers (Southwest Florida International Airport) is 1120 miles / 1803 kilometers / 973 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chicago (ORD) to Fort Myers (RSW) is 1319 miles / 2123 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 21 minutes.

Chicago O'Hare 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)
  • 1120.277 miles
  • 1802.911 kilometers
  • 973.494 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
  • 1122.462 miles
  • 1806.428 kilometers
  • 975.393 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 O'Hare International Airport to Southwest Florida International Airport is 2 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW)

On average, flying from Chicago to Fort Myers generates about 158 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 158 kilograms equals 348 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 O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW).

Airport information

Origin Chicago O'Hare International Airport
City: Chicago, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ORD
ICAO Code: KORD
Coordinates: 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″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

Airlines flying from Chicago (ORD) to Fort Myers (RSW)

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