How far is Fort Myers, FL, from Rockford, IL?
The distance between Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) and Fort Myers (Southwest Florida International Airport) is 1157 miles / 1862 kilometers / 1005 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rockford (RFD) to Fort Myers (RSW) is 1386 miles / 2231 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 25 hours 15 minutes.
Chicago Rockford International Airport – Southwest Florida International Airport
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Distance from Rockford to Fort Myers
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rockford to Fort Myers. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1156.916 miles
- 1861.875 kilometers
- 1005.332 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- 1158.983 miles
- 1865.202 kilometers
- 1007.129 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 Rockford to Fort Myers?
The estimated flight time from Chicago Rockford International Airport to Southwest Florida International Airport is 2 hours and 41 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rockford and Fort Myers?
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW)
On average, flying from Rockford to Fort Myers generates about 160 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 160 kilograms equals 352 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Rockford to Fort Myers
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW).
Airport information
| Origin | Chicago Rockford International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rockford, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RFD |
| ICAO Code: | KRFD |
| Coordinates: | 42°11′43″N, 89°5′49″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 |