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How far is Fort Myers, FL, from Springfield, IL?

The distance between Springfield (Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport) and Fort Myers (Southwest Florida International Airport) is 1025 miles / 1649 kilometers / 890 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Springfield (SPI) to Fort Myers (RSW) is 1211 miles / 1949 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 22 minutes.

Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport – Southwest Florida International Airport

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Distance from Springfield to Fort Myers

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1024.502 miles
  • 1648.777 kilometers
  • 890.268 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
  • 1026.184 miles
  • 1651.484 kilometers
  • 891.730 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 Springfield to Fort Myers?

The estimated flight time from Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Southwest Florida International Airport is 2 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) and Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW)

On average, flying from Springfield to Fort Myers generates about 152 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 152 kilograms equals 336 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Springfield to Fort Myers

See the map of the shortest flight path between Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) and Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW).

Airport information

Origin Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
City: Springfield, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SPI
ICAO Code: KSPI
Coordinates: 39°50′38″N, 89°40′40″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