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

The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and Fort Myers (Southwest Florida International Airport) is 2164 miles / 3483 kilometers / 1881 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Diego (SAN) to Fort Myers (RSW) is 2584 miles / 4158 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 11 minutes.

San Diego International Airport – Southwest Florida International Airport

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1881
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Distance from San Diego to Fort Myers

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2164.082 miles
  • 3482.753 kilometers
  • 1880.536 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
  • 2160.323 miles
  • 3476.704 kilometers
  • 1877.270 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 San Diego to Fort Myers?

The estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport to Southwest Florida International Airport is 4 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW)

On average, flying from San Diego to Fort Myers generates about 236 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 236 kilograms equals 521 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from San Diego to Fort Myers

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

Airport information

Origin San Diego International Airport
City: San Diego, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SAN
ICAO Code: KSAN
Coordinates: 32°44′0″N, 117°11′24″W
Destination 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