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Distance from Big Pine Key to Sanibel Island
Route Information
The driving distance from Big Pine Key, Florida to Sanibel Island, Florida is 282.6 mi (454.8 km)
The straight-line (air) distance is 130.9 mi (210.7 km)
The estimated flight time is 0 hr 16 min
The estimated travel time by road is 5 hours 2 minutes
Traveling mixed highways and local roads, long-distance in a northwest direction. Average speeds around 50 mph.
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Journey Summary
Traveling from Big Pine Key, Florida to Sanibel Island, Florida covers 282.6 mi (454.8 km) in a northwest direction. This mixed highways and local roads, long-distance route typically takes 5 hours 2 minutes under normal conditions.
Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (265.1-338.6 miles / 427-545 km). The primary route shown here saves 1 hour and 8 minutes compared to alternatives.
The route features scenic views, toll sections. with average speeds around 50 mph (80 km/h).
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How is the distance calculated?
Driving distances are based on actual road data. We use advanced routing algorithms that consider traffic, tolls, highways, and local streets. For air distances (as the crow flies), we use the Vincenty formula. It's a precise method that accounts for the Earth's shape and provides accuracy up to 0.5 mm.
When multiple route options exist, we display both the shortest and fastest paths. Travel times are estimated based on typical speeds for each road type, though actual times may vary with traffic and weather conditions. All distances are shown in both miles and kilometers for convenience.