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How far is Fort Myers, FL, from Montrose, CO?

The distance between Montrose (Montrose Regional Airport) and Fort Myers (Southwest Florida International Airport) is 1726 miles / 2778 kilometers / 1500 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Montrose (MTJ) to Fort Myers (RSW) is 2101 miles / 3381 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 40 hours 17 minutes.

Montrose Regional Airport – Southwest Florida International Airport

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1726
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Distance from Montrose to Fort Myers

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1725.866 miles
  • 2777.512 kilometers
  • 1499.736 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
  • 1724.154 miles
  • 2774.757 kilometers
  • 1498.249 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 Montrose to Fort Myers?

The estimated flight time from Montrose Regional Airport to Southwest Florida International Airport is 3 hours and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) and Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW)

On average, flying from Montrose to Fort Myers generates about 195 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 195 kilograms equals 429 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Montrose Regional Airport
City: Montrose, CO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MTJ
ICAO Code: KMTJ
Coordinates: 38°30′35″N, 107°53′38″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