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How far is Fort Myers, FL, from San Jose, CA?

The distance between San Jose (San Jose International Airport) and Fort Myers (Southwest Florida International Airport) is 2454 miles / 3950 kilometers / 2133 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Jose (SJC) to Fort Myers (RSW) is 2924 miles / 4706 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 52 hours 50 minutes.

San Jose International Airport – Southwest Florida International Airport

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Distance from San Jose to Fort Myers

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2454.469 miles
  • 3950.085 kilometers
  • 2132.875 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
  • 2450.529 miles
  • 3943.745 kilometers
  • 2129.452 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 San Jose to Fort Myers?

The estimated flight time from San Jose International Airport to Southwest Florida International Airport is 5 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW)

On average, flying from San Jose to Fort Myers generates about 270 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 270 kilograms equals 595 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from San Jose to Fort Myers

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW).

Airport information

Origin San Jose International Airport
City: San Jose, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SJC
ICAO Code: KSJC
Coordinates: 37°21′45″N, 121°55′44″W
Destination 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