ORD to RSW: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) is 1,807 km (1,123 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 45m, heading south. The distance is the same in either direction (RSW to ORD).
How far is it from Chicago to Fort Myers?
The great-circle distance between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) is 1,807 km (1,123 mi, 976 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from ORD to RSW?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 45m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. RSW is roughly south of ORD.
How is the ORD to RSW route written in code?
The pair is written ORD-RSW in IATA codes and KORD-KRSW in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Chicago O'Hare International Airport is ORD (KORD), Southwest Florida International Airport is RSW (KRSW).
| ORD | RSW | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Chicago O'Hare International Airport | Southwest Florida International Airport |
| ICAO code | KORD | KRSW |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Elevation | 680 ft | 30 ft |
| Rank by connections | #2 | #254 |
Both ICAO codes start with K, the prefix ICAO assigns to the contiguous United States, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
RSW sits 650 ft (198 m) lower than ORD, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying ORD to RSW
4 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 4 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA | American Airlines | AAL | American | Active |
| NK | Spirit Airlines | NKS | Spirit Wings | Active |
| UA | United Airlines | UAL | United | Active |
| US | US Airways | USA | U S Air | Active |
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Chicago from Fort Myers?
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) are 1,807 km (1,123 mi, 976 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from ORD to RSW?
A typical nonstop flight between ORD and RSW takes about 2h 45m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is RSW from ORD?
Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) lies roughly south of Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
Which airlines fly ORD to RSW?
4 airlines appear on the ORD-RSW route in the open dataset, including American Airlines, Spirit Airlines, United Airlines.
Related routes
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