How far is Fort Myers, FL, from Richmond, VA?
The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and Fort Myers (Southwest Florida International Airport) is 799 miles / 1286 kilometers / 694 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Richmond (RIC) to Fort Myers (RSW) is 928 miles / 1494 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 13 minutes.
Richmond International Airport – Southwest Florida International Airport
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Distance from Richmond to Fort Myers
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Richmond to Fort Myers. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 799.102 miles
- 1286.029 kilometers
- 694.400 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- 800.904 miles
- 1288.931 kilometers
- 695.967 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 Richmond to Fort Myers?
The estimated flight time from Richmond International Airport to Southwest Florida International Airport is 2 hours and 0 minutes.
What is the time difference between Richmond and Fort Myers?
There is no time difference between Richmond and Fort Myers.
Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW)
On average, flying from Richmond to Fort Myers generates about 135 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 135 kilograms equals 297 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Richmond to Fort Myers
See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW).
Airport information
| Origin | Richmond International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Richmond, VA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RIC |
| ICAO Code: | KRIC |
| Coordinates: | 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″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 |