PHL to RSW: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) is 1,601 km (995 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 30m, heading southwest. The distance is the same in either direction (RSW to PHL).
How far is it from Philadelphia to Fort Myers?
The great-circle distance between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) is 1,601 km (995 mi, 864 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 PHL to RSW?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 30m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. RSW is roughly southwest of PHL.
How is the PHL to RSW route written in code?
The pair is written PHL-RSW in IATA codes and KPHL-KRSW in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Philadelphia International Airport is PHL (KPHL), Southwest Florida International Airport is RSW (KRSW).
| PHL | RSW | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Philadelphia International Airport | Southwest Florida International Airport |
| ICAO code | KPHL | KRSW |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Elevation | 36 ft | 30 ft |
| Rank by connections | #33 | #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.
The two fields sit at almost the same height, within 6 ft (2 m) of each other.
Airlines flying PHL to RSW
3 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 3 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 |
| US | US Airways | USA | U S Air | Active |
| WN | Southwest Airlines | SWA | Southwest | 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 Philadelphia from Fort Myers?
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) are 1,601 km (995 mi, 864 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from PHL to RSW?
A typical nonstop flight between PHL and RSW takes about 2h 30m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is RSW from PHL?
Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) lies roughly southwest of Philadelphia International Airport (PHL).
Which airlines fly PHL to RSW?
3 airlines appear on the PHL-RSW route in the open dataset, including American Airlines, US Airways, Southwest Airlines.
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