How far is Columbus, OH, from Fort Myers, FL?
The distance between Fort Myers (Southwest Florida International Airport) and Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) is 918 miles / 1477 kilometers / 797 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Fort Myers (RSW) to Columbus (LCK) is 1121 miles / 1804 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 18 minutes.
Southwest Florida International Airport – Rickenbacker International Airport
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Distance from Fort Myers to Columbus
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fort Myers to Columbus. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 917.534 miles
- 1476.628 kilometers
- 797.315 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- 919.872 miles
- 1480.391 kilometers
- 799.347 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 Columbus?
The estimated flight time from Southwest Florida International Airport to Rickenbacker International Airport is 2 hours and 14 minutes.
What is the time difference between Fort Myers and Columbus?
There is no time difference between Fort Myers and Columbus.
Flight carbon footprint between Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)
On average, flying from Fort Myers to Columbus generates about 145 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 145 kilograms equals 319 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 Columbus
See the map of the shortest flight path between Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| Destination | Rickenbacker International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbus, OH |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | LCK |
| ICAO Code: | KLCK |
| Coordinates: | 39°48′49″N, 82°55′40″W |