How far is Fort Myers, FL, from Columbia, MO?
The distance between Columbia (Columbia Regional Airport) and Fort Myers (Southwest Florida International Airport) is 1042 miles / 1676 kilometers / 905 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Columbia (COU) to Fort Myers (RSW) is 1274 miles / 2050 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 19 minutes.
Columbia Regional 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)- 1041.511 miles
- 1676.150 kilometers
- 905.049 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- 1042.601 miles
- 1677.904 kilometers
- 905.996 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 Regional Airport to Southwest Florida International Airport is 2 hours and 28 minutes.
What is the time difference between Columbia and Fort Myers?
Flight carbon footprint between Columbia Regional Airport (COU) and Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW)
On average, flying from Columbia to Fort Myers generates about 153 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 153 kilograms equals 338 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 Regional Airport (COU) and Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW).
Airport information
| Origin | Columbia Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbia, MO |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | COU |
| ICAO Code: | KCOU |
| Coordinates: | 38°49′5″N, 92°13′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 |