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How far is Long Beach, CA, from Fort Myers, FL?

The distance between Fort Myers (Southwest Florida International Airport) and Long Beach (Long Beach Airport) is 2223 miles / 3578 kilometers / 1932 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fort Myers (RSW) to Long Beach (LGB) is 2659 miles / 4280 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 46 hours 38 minutes.

Southwest Florida International Airport – Long Beach Airport

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Distance from Fort Myers to Long Beach

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2223.047 miles
  • 3577.647 kilometers
  • 1931.775 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
  • 2219.254 miles
  • 3571.544 kilometers
  • 1928.479 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 Long Beach?

The estimated flight time from Southwest Florida International Airport to Long Beach Airport is 4 hours and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) and Long Beach Airport (LGB)

On average, flying from Fort Myers to Long Beach generates about 243 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 243 kilograms equals 536 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 Long Beach

See the map of the shortest flight path between Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) and Long Beach Airport (LGB).

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 Long Beach Airport
City: Long Beach, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LGB
ICAO Code: KLGB
Coordinates: 33°49′3″N, 118°9′7″W