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

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

The driving distance from Tampa (TPA) to Fort Myers (RSW) is 144 miles / 232 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 2 hours 44 minutes.

Tampa International Airport – Southwest Florida International Airport

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Distance from Tampa to Fort Myers

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Tampa to Fort Myers. 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 Tampa to Fort Myers?

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

What is the time difference between Tampa and Fort Myers?

There is no time difference between Tampa and Fort Myers.

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

On average, flying from Tampa to Fort Myers 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 Tampa to Fort Myers

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

Airport information

Origin 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
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