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

The distance between Decatur (Decatur Airport) and Fort Myers (Southwest Florida International Airport) is 1004 miles / 1616 kilometers / 872 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Decatur (DEC) to Fort Myers (RSW) is 1201 miles / 1933 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 12 minutes.

Decatur Airport – Southwest Florida International Airport

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Distance from Decatur to Fort Myers

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1003.935 miles
  • 1615.677 kilometers
  • 872.396 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
  • 1005.735 miles
  • 1618.573 kilometers
  • 873.960 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 Decatur to Fort Myers?

The estimated flight time from Decatur Airport to Southwest Florida International Airport is 2 hours and 24 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Decatur Airport (DEC) and Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW)

On average, flying from Decatur to Fort Myers generates about 151 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 151 kilograms equals 333 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Decatur Airport
City: Decatur, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DEC
ICAO Code: KDEC
Coordinates: 39°50′4″N, 88°51′56″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