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How far is San Jose, CA, from Fort Myers, FL?

The distance between Fort Myers (Southwest Florida International Airport) and San Jose (San Jose International Airport) is 2454 miles / 3950 kilometers / 2133 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fort Myers (RSW) to San Jose (SJC) is 2921 miles / 4701 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 52 hours 46 minutes.

Southwest Florida International Airport – San Jose International Airport

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Distance from Fort Myers to San Jose

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2454.469 miles
  • 3950.085 kilometers
  • 2132.875 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
  • 2450.529 miles
  • 3943.745 kilometers
  • 2129.452 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 San Jose?

The estimated flight time from Southwest Florida International Airport to San Jose International Airport is 5 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) and San Jose International Airport (SJC)

On average, flying from Fort Myers to San Jose generates about 270 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 270 kilograms equals 595 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 San Jose

See the map of the shortest flight path between Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) and San Jose International Airport (SJC).

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 San Jose International Airport
City: San Jose, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SJC
ICAO Code: KSJC
Coordinates: 37°21′45″N, 121°55′44″W