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How far is Fort Myers, FL, from Fairbanks, AK?

The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Fort Myers (Southwest Florida International Airport) is 3877 miles / 6240 kilometers / 3369 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Fort Myers (RSW) is 4801 miles / 7726 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 90 hours 9 minutes.

Fairbanks International Airport – Southwest Florida International Airport

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Distance from Fairbanks to Fort Myers

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3877.128 miles
  • 6239.633 kilometers
  • 3369.132 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
  • 3872.394 miles
  • 6232.013 kilometers
  • 3365.018 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 Fairbanks to Fort Myers?

The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Southwest Florida International Airport is 7 hours and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW)

On average, flying from Fairbanks to Fort Myers generates about 441 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 441 kilograms equals 972 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Fairbanks International Airport
City: Fairbanks, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FAI
ICAO Code: PAFA
Coordinates: 64°48′54″N, 147°51′21″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