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How far is Fort Nelson from Fort Myers, FL?

The distance between Fort Myers (Southwest Florida International Airport) and Fort Nelson (Fort Nelson Airport) is 2966 miles / 4773 kilometers / 2577 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fort Myers (RSW) to Fort Nelson (YYE) is 3626 miles / 5835 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 67 hours 33 minutes.

Southwest Florida International Airport – Fort Nelson Airport

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Distance from Fort Myers to Fort Nelson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2965.870 miles
  • 4773.105 kilometers
  • 2577.271 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
  • 2964.149 miles
  • 4770.336 kilometers
  • 2575.775 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 Fort Nelson?

The estimated flight time from Southwest Florida International Airport to Fort Nelson Airport is 6 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) and Fort Nelson Airport (YYE)

On average, flying from Fort Myers to Fort Nelson generates about 330 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 330 kilograms equals 728 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 Fort Nelson

See the map of the shortest flight path between Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) and Fort Nelson Airport (YYE).

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 Fort Nelson Airport
City: Fort Nelson
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YYE
ICAO Code: CYYE
Coordinates: 58°50′11″N, 122°35′49″W