How far is Richmond, VA, from Fort Myers, FL?
The distance between Fort Myers (Southwest Florida International Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 799 miles / 1286 kilometers / 694 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Fort Myers (RSW) to Richmond (RIC) is 921 miles / 1483 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 10 minutes.
Southwest Florida International Airport – Richmond International Airport
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Distance from Fort Myers to Richmond
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fort Myers to Richmond. 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 Fort Myers to Richmond?
The estimated flight time from Southwest Florida International Airport to Richmond International Airport is 2 hours and 0 minutes.
What is the time difference between Fort Myers and Richmond?
There is no time difference between Fort Myers and Richmond.
Flight carbon footprint between Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)
On average, flying from Fort Myers to Richmond 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 Fort Myers to Richmond
See the map of the shortest flight path between Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) and Richmond International Airport (RIC).
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 | Richmond International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Richmond, VA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | RIC |
| ICAO Code: | KRIC |
| Coordinates: | 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″W |