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How far is Grand Island, NE, from Fort Myers, FL?

The distance between Fort Myers (Southwest Florida International Airport) and Grand Island (Central Nebraska Regional Airport) is 1373 miles / 2209 kilometers / 1193 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fort Myers (RSW) to Grand Island (GRI) is 1681 miles / 2706 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 53 minutes.

Southwest Florida International Airport – Central Nebraska Regional Airport

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1373
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2209
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1193
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Distance from Fort Myers to Grand Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1372.732 miles
  • 2209.197 kilometers
  • 1192.871 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
  • 1373.122 miles
  • 2209.826 kilometers
  • 1193.210 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 Fort Myers to Grand Island?

The estimated flight time from Southwest Florida International Airport to Central Nebraska Regional Airport is 3 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) and Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI)

On average, flying from Fort Myers to Grand Island generates about 171 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 171 kilograms equals 378 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 Grand Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) and Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Central Nebraska Regional Airport
City: Grand Island, NE
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GRI
ICAO Code: KGRI
Coordinates: 40°58′2″N, 98°18′34″W