Distance between Fort Myers, FL (RSW) and Houston, TX (IAH)
Flight distance from Fort Myers to Houston (Southwest Florida International Airport – Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) is 861 miles / 1386 kilometers / 748 nautical miles. Estimated flight time is 2 hours 7 minutes.
Driving distance from Fort Myers (RSW) to Houston (IAH) is 1106 miles / 1780 kilometers and travel time by car is about 19 hours 1 minutes.
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Map of flight path and driving directions from Fort Myers to Houston.
Shortest flight path between Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) and Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).
How far is Houston from Fort Myers?
There are several ways to calculate distances between Fort Myers and Houston. Here are two common methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 861.090 miles
- 1385.791 kilometers
- 748.267 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth’s surface, using an ellipsoidal model of the earth.
Haversine formula- 859.825 miles
- 1383.754 kilometers
- 747.167 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).
Airport information
| A | 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 |
| B | Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Houston, TX |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | IAH |
| ICAO Code: | KIAH |
| Coordinates: | 29°59′3″N, 95°20′29″W |
Time difference and current local times
The time difference between Fort Myers and Houston is 1 hour. Houston is 1 hour behind Fort Myers.
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Fort Myers, FL
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Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 140 kg (309 pounds).
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Fort Myers (RSW) → Houston (IAH).
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