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How far is Washington D.C. from Wilmington, NC?

The distance between Wilmington (Wilmington International Airport) and Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) is 323 miles / 520 kilometers / 281 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wilmington (ILM) to Washington D.C. (IAD) is 372 miles / 598 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 15 minutes.

Wilmington International Airport – Washington Dulles International Airport

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Distance from Wilmington to Washington D.C.

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 323.238 miles
  • 520.201 kilometers
  • 280.886 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
  • 323.884 miles
  • 521.240 kilometers
  • 281.447 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 Washington D.C.?

The estimated flight time from Wilmington International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport is 1 hour and 6 minutes.

What is the time difference between Wilmington and Washington D.C.?

There is no time difference between Wilmington and Washington D.C..

Flight carbon footprint between Wilmington International Airport (ILM) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)

On average, flying from Wilmington to Washington D.C. generates about 73 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 73 kilograms equals 160 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 Washington D.C.

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wilmington International Airport (ILM) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).

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 Washington Dulles International Airport
City: Washington D.C.
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAD
ICAO Code: KIAD
Coordinates: 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″W