How far is Rochester, MN, from Fort Myers, FL?
The distance between Fort Myers (Southwest Florida International Airport) and Rochester (Rochester International Airport) is 1340 miles / 2157 kilometers / 1165 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Fort Myers (RSW) to Rochester (RST) is 1586 miles / 2552 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 45 minutes.
Southwest Florida International Airport – Rochester International Airport
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Distance from Fort Myers to Rochester
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fort Myers to Rochester. 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 Fort Myers to Rochester?
The estimated flight time from Southwest Florida International Airport to Rochester International Airport is 3 hours and 2 minutes.
What is the time difference between Fort Myers and Rochester?
Flight carbon footprint between Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) and Rochester International Airport (RST)
On average, flying from Fort Myers to Rochester 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 Fort Myers to Rochester
See the map of the shortest flight path between Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) and Rochester International Airport (RST).
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 | Rochester International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rochester, MN |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | RST |
| ICAO Code: | KRST |
| Coordinates: | 43°54′29″N, 92°30′0″W |