How far is Detroit, MI, from Wilmington, NC?
The distance between Wilmington (Wilmington International Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 623 miles / 1002 kilometers / 541 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Wilmington (ILM) to Detroit (DTW) is 779 miles / 1253 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 25 minutes.
Wilmington International Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport
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Distance from Wilmington to Detroit
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Wilmington to Detroit. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 622.527 miles
- 1001.860 kilometers
- 540.961 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- 623.032 miles
- 1002.673 kilometers
- 541.400 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 Detroit?
The estimated flight time from Wilmington International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 1 hour and 40 minutes.
What is the time difference between Wilmington and Detroit?
Flight carbon footprint between Wilmington International Airport (ILM) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)
On average, flying from Wilmington to Detroit generates about 116 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 116 kilograms equals 255 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 Detroit
See the map of the shortest flight path between Wilmington International Airport (ILM) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).
Airport information
| Origin | Wilmington International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Wilmington, NC |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ILM |
| ICAO Code: | KILM |
| Coordinates: | 34°16′14″N, 77°54′9″W |
| Destination | Detroit Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Detroit, MI |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | DTW |
| ICAO Code: | KDTW |
| Coordinates: | 42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″W |