How far is Chicago, IL, from Fort Myers, FL?
The distance between Fort Myers (Southwest Florida International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) is 1120 miles / 1803 kilometers / 973 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Fort Myers (RSW) to Chicago (ORD) is 1320 miles / 2125 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 25 minutes.
Southwest Florida International Airport – Chicago O'Hare International Airport
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Distance from Fort Myers to Chicago
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fort Myers to Chicago. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1120.277 miles
- 1802.911 kilometers
- 973.494 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- 1122.462 miles
- 1806.428 kilometers
- 975.393 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 Chicago?
The estimated flight time from Southwest Florida International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport is 2 hours and 37 minutes.
What is the time difference between Fort Myers and Chicago?
The time difference between Fort Myers and Chicago is 1 hour. Chicago is 1 hour behind Fort Myers.
Flight carbon footprint between Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
On average, flying from Fort Myers to Chicago generates about 158 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 158 kilograms equals 348 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 Chicago
See the map of the shortest flight path between Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
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 | Chicago O'Hare International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | ORD |
| ICAO Code: | KORD |
| Coordinates: | 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″W |
Airlines flying from Fort Myers (RSW) to Chicago (ORD)
| American Airlines |
| Spirit Airlines |
| United Airlines |