RSW
Fort Myers
United States
3,984 km
2,476 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
3,984 km
2,476 mi / 2,151 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/New_York
Heading
298°
west northwest

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RSW SFO
Airport Name Southwest Florida International Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code RSW SFO
ICAO Code KRSW KSFO
City Fort Myers San Francisco
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 30 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 26.500000, -81.800000 37.620000, -122.380000

Fort Myers (RSW) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) in Fort Myers, United States to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 3,984 kilometers (2,476 miles / 2,151 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 3-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 01:23 in Fort Myers, it's 22:23 in San Francisco. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Fort Myers (RSW) follows a heading of 96° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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