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

The distance between Fort Myers (Southwest Florida International Airport) and Decatur (Decatur Airport) is 1004 miles / 1616 kilometers / 872 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fort Myers (RSW) to Decatur (DEC) is 1202 miles / 1934 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 15 minutes.

Southwest Florida International Airport – Decatur Airport

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Distance from Fort Myers to Decatur

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1003.935 miles
  • 1615.677 kilometers
  • 872.396 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
  • 1005.735 miles
  • 1618.573 kilometers
  • 873.960 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 Fort Myers to Decatur?

The estimated flight time from Southwest Florida International Airport to Decatur Airport is 2 hours and 24 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) and Decatur Airport (DEC)

On average, flying from Fort Myers to Decatur generates about 151 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 151 kilograms equals 333 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) and Decatur Airport (DEC).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Decatur Airport
City: Decatur, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DEC
ICAO Code: KDEC
Coordinates: 39°50′4″N, 88°51′56″W