How far is Columbia, MO, from Fort Myers, FL?
The distance between Fort Myers (Southwest Florida International Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Regional Airport) is 1042 miles / 1676 kilometers / 905 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Fort Myers (RSW) to Columbia (COU) is 1274 miles / 2050 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 23 minutes.
Southwest Florida International Airport – Columbia Regional Airport
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Distance from Fort Myers to Columbia
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fort Myers to Columbia. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1041.511 miles
- 1676.150 kilometers
- 905.049 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- 1042.601 miles
- 1677.904 kilometers
- 905.996 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 Fort Myers to Columbia?
The estimated flight time from Southwest Florida International Airport to Columbia Regional Airport is 2 hours and 28 minutes.
What is the time difference between Fort Myers and Columbia?
The time difference between Fort Myers and Columbia is 1 hour. Columbia is 1 hour behind Fort Myers.
Flight carbon footprint between Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) and Columbia Regional Airport (COU)
On average, flying from Fort Myers to Columbia generates about 153 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 153 kilograms equals 338 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Fort Myers to Columbia
See the map of the shortest flight path between Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) and Columbia Regional Airport (COU).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| Destination | Columbia Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbia, MO |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | COU |
| ICAO Code: | KCOU |
| Coordinates: | 38°49′5″N, 92°13′10″W |