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How far is Fort Myers, FL, from Lynchburg, VA?

The distance between Lynchburg (Lynchburg Regional Airport) and Fort Myers (Southwest Florida International Airport) is 758 miles / 1221 kilometers / 659 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lynchburg (LYH) to Fort Myers (RSW) is 885 miles / 1425 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 58 minutes.

Lynchburg Regional Airport – Southwest Florida International Airport

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758
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1221
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659
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Distance from Lynchburg to Fort Myers

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 758.395 miles
  • 1220.519 kilometers
  • 659.027 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
  • 760.359 miles
  • 1223.680 kilometers
  • 660.734 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 Lynchburg to Fort Myers?

The estimated flight time from Lynchburg Regional Airport to Southwest Florida International Airport is 1 hour and 56 minutes.

What is the time difference between Lynchburg and Fort Myers?

There is no time difference between Lynchburg and Fort Myers.

Flight carbon footprint between Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH) and Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW)

On average, flying from Lynchburg to Fort Myers generates about 131 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 131 kilograms equals 288 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH) and Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW).

Airport information

Origin Lynchburg Regional Airport
City: Lynchburg, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LYH
ICAO Code: KLYH
Coordinates: 37°19′36″N, 79°12′1″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