How far is Fort Myers, FL, from New York, NY?
The distance between New York (New York John F. Kennedy International Airport) and Fort Myers (Southwest Florida International Airport) is 1074 miles / 1729 kilometers / 933 nautical miles.
The driving distance from New York (JFK) to Fort Myers (RSW) is 1279 miles / 2059 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 19 minutes.
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport – Southwest Florida International Airport
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Distance from New York to Fort Myers
There are several ways to calculate the distance from New York to Fort Myers. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1074.206 miles
- 1728.768 kilometers
- 933.460 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- 1075.996 miles
- 1731.647 kilometers
- 935.015 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 New York to Fort Myers?
The estimated flight time from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport to Southwest Florida International Airport is 2 hours and 32 minutes.
What is the time difference between New York and Fort Myers?
There is no time difference between New York and Fort Myers.
Flight carbon footprint between New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW)
On average, flying from New York to Fort Myers generates about 155 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 155 kilograms equals 342 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from New York to Fort Myers
See the map of the shortest flight path between New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW).
Airport information
| Origin | New York John F. Kennedy International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | New York, NY |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | JFK |
| ICAO Code: | KJFK |
| Coordinates: | 40°38′23″N, 73°46′44″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 |
Airlines flying from New York (JFK) to Fort Myers (RSW)
| JetBlue Airways |