How far is Fort Myers, FL, from Rochester, MN?
The distance between Rochester (Rochester International Airport) and Fort Myers (Southwest Florida International Airport) is 1340 miles / 2157 kilometers / 1165 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rochester (RST) to Fort Myers (RSW) is 1585 miles / 2551 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 42 minutes.
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)- 1340.261 miles
- 2156.941 kilometers
- 1164.655 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- 1342.051 miles
- 2159.821 kilometers
- 1166.210 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 Rochester International Airport to Southwest Florida International Airport is 3 hours and 2 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rochester and Fort Myers?
Flight carbon footprint between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW)
On average, flying from Rochester to Fort Myers generates about 169 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 169 kilograms equals 374 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 Rochester International Airport (RST) and Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW).
Airport information
| Origin | Rochester International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rochester, MN |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RST |
| ICAO Code: | KRST |
| Coordinates: | 43°54′29″N, 92°30′0″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 |