How far is Houston, TX, from Fort Myers, FL?
The distance between Fort Myers (Southwest Florida International Airport) and Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) is 861 miles / 1386 kilometers / 748 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Fort Myers (RSW) to Houston (IAH) is 1105 miles / 1779 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 15 minutes.
Southwest Florida International Airport – Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport
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Distance from Fort Myers to Houston
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fort Myers to Houston. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 861.090 miles
- 1385.791 kilometers
- 748.267 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- 859.825 miles
- 1383.754 kilometers
- 747.167 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 Houston?
The estimated flight time from Southwest Florida International Airport to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport is 2 hours and 7 minutes.
What is the time difference between Fort Myers and Houston?
The time difference between Fort Myers and Houston is 1 hour. Houston is 1 hour behind Fort Myers.
Flight carbon footprint between Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) and Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
On average, flying from Fort Myers to Houston generates about 140 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 140 kilograms equals 309 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 Houston
See the map of the shortest flight path between Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) and Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).
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 | Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Houston, TX |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | IAH |
| ICAO Code: | KIAH |
| Coordinates: | 29°59′3″N, 95°20′29″W |
Airlines flying from Fort Myers (RSW) to Houston (IAH)
| United Airlines |