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How far is Fort Myers, FL, from Rochester, NY?

The distance between Rochester (Greater Rochester International Airport) and Fort Myers (Southwest Florida International Airport) is 1166 miles / 1877 kilometers / 1013 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rochester (ROC) to Fort Myers (RSW) is 1432 miles / 2305 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 6 minutes.

Greater Rochester International Airport – Southwest Florida International Airport

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Distance from Rochester to Fort Myers

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1166.048 miles
  • 1876.573 kilometers
  • 1013.268 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
  • 1168.524 miles
  • 1880.557 kilometers
  • 1015.420 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 Rochester to Fort Myers?

The estimated flight time from Greater Rochester International Airport to Southwest Florida International Airport is 2 hours and 42 minutes.

What is the time difference between Rochester and Fort Myers?

There is no time difference between Rochester and Fort Myers.

Flight carbon footprint between Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) and Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW)

On average, flying from Rochester to Fort Myers generates about 160 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 160 kilograms equals 353 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) and Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW).

Airport information

Origin Greater Rochester International Airport
City: Rochester, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ROC
ICAO Code: KROC
Coordinates: 43°7′8″N, 77°40′20″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