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How far is Tampa, FL, from Fort Myers, FL?

The distance between Fort Myers (Southwest Florida International Airport) and Tampa (Tampa International Airport) is 110 miles / 177 kilometers / 96 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fort Myers (RSW) to Tampa (TPA) is 144 miles / 232 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 2 hours 42 minutes.

Southwest Florida International Airport – Tampa International Airport

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Distance from Fort Myers to Tampa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 110.056 miles
  • 177.118 kilometers
  • 95.636 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
  • 110.331 miles
  • 177.560 kilometers
  • 95.875 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 Tampa?

The estimated flight time from Southwest Florida International Airport to Tampa International Airport is 42 minutes.

What is the time difference between Fort Myers and Tampa?

There is no time difference between Fort Myers and Tampa.

Flight carbon footprint between Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) and Tampa International Airport (TPA)

On average, flying from Fort Myers to Tampa generates about 41 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 41 kilograms equals 91 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 Tampa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) and Tampa International Airport (TPA).

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 Tampa International Airport
City: Tampa, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: TPA
ICAO Code: KTPA
Coordinates: 27°58′31″N, 82°31′59″W