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How far is Columbus, OH, from Wilmington, NC?

The distance between Wilmington (Wilmington International Airport) and Columbus (John Glenn Columbus International Airport) is 481 miles / 775 kilometers / 418 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wilmington (ILM) to Columbus (CMH) is 602 miles / 969 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 45 minutes.

Wilmington International Airport – John Glenn Columbus International Airport

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Distance from Wilmington to Columbus

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Wilmington to Columbus. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 481.340 miles
  • 774.641 kilometers
  • 418.273 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 481.600 miles
  • 775.061 kilometers
  • 418.499 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Wilmington to Columbus?

The estimated flight time from Wilmington International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport is 1 hour and 24 minutes.

What is the time difference between Wilmington and Columbus?

There is no time difference between Wilmington and Columbus.

Flight carbon footprint between Wilmington International Airport (ILM) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)

On average, flying from Wilmington to Columbus generates about 96 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 96 kilograms equals 211 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Wilmington to Columbus

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wilmington International Airport (ILM) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH).

Airport information

Origin Wilmington International Airport
City: Wilmington, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ILM
ICAO Code: KILM
Coordinates: 34°16′14″N, 77°54′9″W
Destination John Glenn Columbus International Airport
City: Columbus, OH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CMH
ICAO Code: KCMH
Coordinates: 39°59′52″N, 82°53′30″W