How far is Fort Myers, FL, from Columbia, SC?
The distance between Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) and Fort Myers (Southwest Florida International Airport) is 511 miles / 823 kilometers / 444 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Columbia (CAE) to Fort Myers (RSW) is 615 miles / 989 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 29 minutes.
Columbia Metropolitan Airport – Southwest Florida International Airport
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Distance from Columbia to Fort Myers
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Columbia to Fort Myers. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 511.329 miles
- 822.904 kilometers
- 444.332 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- 512.873 miles
- 825.389 kilometers
- 445.674 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 Columbia to Fort Myers?
The estimated flight time from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Southwest Florida International Airport is 1 hour and 28 minutes.
What is the time difference between Columbia and Fort Myers?
There is no time difference between Columbia and Fort Myers.
Flight carbon footprint between Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW)
On average, flying from Columbia to Fort Myers generates about 100 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 100 kilograms equals 221 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Columbia to Fort Myers
See the map of the shortest flight path between Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW).
Airport information
| Origin | Columbia Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbia, SC |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | CAE |
| ICAO Code: | KCAE |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′19″N, 81°7′10″W |
| Destination | Southwest Florida International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fort Myers, FL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | RSW |
| ICAO Code: | KRSW |
| Coordinates: | 26°32′10″N, 81°45′18″W |