How far is Sanibel, FL from Fort Lauderdale, FL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Sanibel and Fort Lauderdale is 118.56 miles (190.81 km).
Flight distance from Sanibel, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL is 118.56 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 17 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 15 minutes to travel from Sanibel to Fort Lauderdale with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Sanibel, Florida to Fort Lauderdale, Florida is: 146.03 miles (235.01 km) by car.
Driving from Sanibel to Fort Lauderdale will take approximately 02 hours 22 minutes.
#1 Sanibel
City in Florida, USA
| Population | 7429 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 26°26'56"N 82°1'20"W |
| Latitude | 26.4489700 |
| Longitude | -82.0223100 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fort Lauderdale
The second most populous city in Broward County, Florida. It is located on the Atlantic Coast of Florida. Fort Lauderdale is known for its many beaches, its many canals, and its many attractions, such as the Fort Lauderdale Beach and the Sawgrass Mills.
| Population | 184245 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 26°7'20"N 80°8'36"W |
| Latitude | 26.1223100 |
| Longitude | -80.1433800 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Fort Lauderdale: East Broward Boulevard (-80.143382,26.122355)
Estimated Travel Time Between Sanibel and Fort Lauderdale
The distance between Sanibel and Fort Lauderdale is 235 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 36 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Sanibel and Fort Lauderdale. The current time is 17:21:34.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04 hours 51 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03 hours 39 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02 hours 55 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 26 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 05 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 56 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 49 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 19.51 liters (5.15 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Sanibel and Fort Lauderdale.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Sanibel to Fort Lauderdale is $17.13 (diesel $22.42).
Florida gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.32 | $3.74 | $4.07 | $4.35 |
| Total | $17.13 | $19.28 | $20.95 | $22.42 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Florida ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.324 (Diesel $4.350) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 23, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Sanibel and Fort Lauderdale (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
