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How far is Fort Myers, FL, from Oakland, CA?

The distance between Oakland (Oakland International Airport) and Fort Myers (Southwest Florida International Airport) is 2473 miles / 3980 kilometers / 2149 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Oakland (OAK) to Fort Myers (RSW) is 2946 miles / 4741 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 53 hours 6 minutes.

Oakland International Airport – Southwest Florida International Airport

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Distance from Oakland to Fort Myers

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2472.991 miles
  • 3979.893 kilometers
  • 2148.970 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
  • 2469.051 miles
  • 3973.553 kilometers
  • 2145.547 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 Oakland to Fort Myers?

The estimated flight time from Oakland International Airport to Southwest Florida International Airport is 5 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Oakland International Airport (OAK) and Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW)

On average, flying from Oakland to Fort Myers generates about 272 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 272 kilograms equals 600 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Oakland International Airport
City: Oakland, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: OAK
ICAO Code: KOAK
Coordinates: 37°43′16″N, 122°13′15″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