Fort Worth to Gainesville flights
Gainesville lies 1,465 km (911 mi) east of Fort Worth, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 38 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
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| Fort Worth | Gainesville | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 1 million | 145,214 |
| Elevation | 203 m (666 ft) | 37 m (121 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Nearest large airport | DFW, 33 km out | GNV, 7 km out |
| Postal codes | 76101–76199 | 32601–32653 |
Clocks in Gainesville are 1 h ahead of Fort Worth right now, so a 2 h 38 min journey lands 3 h 38 min later by the destination clock.
Airports at each end
Leaving Fort Worth
Fort Worth is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), 33 km (21 mi) from the centre, whose 13,401-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Dallas Love Field (DAL, 46 km), Fort Worth Meacham International Airport (FTW, 11 km), Mineral Wells Regional Airport (MWL, 69 km).
Arriving in Gainesville
Gainesville is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,504 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gainesville Regional Airport (regional) | GNV | 7 km (4 mi) | 7,504 ft | 152 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Gainesville from Fort Worth?
1,465 km (911 mi) in a straight line, east of Fort Worth.
How long does it take to get from Fort Worth to Gainesville by air?
About 2 h 38 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Fort Worth and Gainesville?
Gainesville is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/New_York against America/Chicago).
Which airports are used for Fort Worth to Gainesville flights?
Typically Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.